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V586 HCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

153,279 mi
Last recorded153,279 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV586 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 153,279 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 152,852 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 152,380 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 151,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 151,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 150,765 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 149,594 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 147,750 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 144,759 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 141,719 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 137,112 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 123,136 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust to gearbox mounting deteriorated, weld broken on one side

slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

Pass 21 Jun 2006 123,136 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust to gearbox mounting deteriorated, weld broken on one side

slight corrosion on both front wheel arches

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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V586 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V586 HCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V586 HCK registered?

V586 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V586 HCK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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