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V590 NKK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,260 mi
Last recorded138,260 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 NKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 138,260 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holes (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working lens missing bulb discoloured (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road crack (3.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective alloy wheel that is spare now ()

Pass 27 Jul 2020 130,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 109,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 25 Jul 2019 109,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15t (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 85,509 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Fail 18 Aug 2018 85,509 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Aug 2017 67,982 miles

srs light does not come on when ignition turned on

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 23 Aug 2017 67,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,326 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,314 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 61,596 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside & nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges & cracking in tread

Pass 5 Aug 2013 59,708 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 57,353 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 54,662 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 52,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 49,563 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,534 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,388 miles

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

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

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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V590 NKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V590 NKK, 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 V590 NKK registered?

V590 NKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V590 NKK shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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