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V593 HCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

265,602 mi
Last recorded265,602 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 265,602 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 265,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 258,744 miles

Covers fitted on sills and arches (inner and Outer)

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

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

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

Under-chassis, Brakes, Suspension components corroded

Vehicle is heavily under-sealed

Pass 4 Aug 2017 249,087 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody surface corrosion including mechanical components

glow plug lamp on

wheel trims, engine and sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Aug 2017 249,087 miles

Fuel system component leaking return hose at fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pipe leaking offside front to rear/rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake noise/squeal at offside rear

general underbody surface corrosion including mechanical components

glow plug lamp on

slight tight action at offside rear brake

wheel trims, engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2016 229,774 miles

Offside Rear screw in tread.

plastic covers fitted at engine underbody and sills. wheel hub caps fitted.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

slight oil leak at rear diff

Fail 29 Jul 2016 229,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear screw in tread.

plastic covers fitted at engine underbody and sills. wheel hub caps fitted.

play/wear at steering rack ends.

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 7 Aug 2015 212,037 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside rear floor corroding ( outside prescribed areas )

slight play across steering joints

wheel trims, engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Aug 2015 212,037 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

edge wear at both front tyres close to limit

nearside rear floor corroding ( outside prescribed areas )

slight blow at front/centre exhaust

slight play across steering joints

wheel trims, engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2014 189,270 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all vehicle levels/pressures low.

plastic covers fitted at engine, underbody and sills.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

wheel hub caps fitted.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 168,800 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front door difficult to open from outside ( intermitant )

rear mechanical component surface corrosion

sat nav holder al lower screen zone B not affecting drivers view

slight play at inner steering joints/idlers

wheel trims, sill and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Aug 2012 153,550 miles

sat nav holder attached to lower centre front screen ( in my opinion not affecting drivers view )

slight corrosion at offside front brake pipe

slight movement/play at nearside front anti roll bar outer mount

slight play at nearside inner steering joint

wheel trims, engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2012 153,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bulb failure warning lamp on

glow plug lamp remains on

sat nav holder attached to lower centre front screen ( in my opinion not affecting drivers view )

slight corrosion at offside front brake pipe

slight movement/play at nearside front anti roll bar outer mount

slight play at nearside inner steering joint

suspect front inner brake pad wear

wheel trims, engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Aug 2011 133,638 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine, under body, sills and wheel hub caps fitted.

rear number plate in poor condition.

slight play/wear at steering rack ends.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

near side foglight not working

nearside front tyre has outer edge wear, suggest wheel alignment check and front to rear tyre swop

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

underbody and sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2010 113,728 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

near side foglight not working

nearside front tyre has outer edge wear, suggest wheel alignment check and front to rear tyre swop

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

underbody and sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2009 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil level on minimum [topped up]

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

vehicle has engine, underbody and sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,941 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

oil level on minimum [topped up]

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

vehicle has engine, underbody and sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2008 74,134 miles

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

engine oil level low ( topped up )

recom' replacement of n/s lower ball joint

slight oil leak at rear diff

Pass 19 Sep 2007 50,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play/wear at steering rack ends

Fail 19 Sep 2007 50,760 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 5 Sep 2006 48,879 miles

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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V593 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V593 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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V593 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 1999.

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