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V628 HCK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,389 mi
Last recorded149,389 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV628 HCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2014 149,389 miles

all wheel arches heavily corroded

both inner sills corroded at rear sections

both rear brake hoses perished

movement in both front wheel bearings

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged and loose

offside rear boot floor corroded through

rear exhaust mountings corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Oct 2014 149,345 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all wheel arches heavily corroded

both inner sills corroded at rear sections

both rear brake hoses perished

movement in both front wheel bearings

nearside front inner wheel arch trim damaged and loose

nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge close to legal limit advise replacment

offside rear boot floor corroded through

rear exhaust mountings corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 139,988 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play, os steering arm play in ball joint, nsr tyre on limit, osf tyre low inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2012 130,398 miles

Slight play in offside front track rod end.

Fail 20 Sep 2012 130,398 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Slight play in offside front track rod end.

Pass 13 Oct 2011 121,246 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 121,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All Suspension Coil Springs Rusting

Chip In Offside Headlamp Glass

Exhaust System Rusting

Pass 15 Oct 2010 111,837 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Fail 15 Oct 2010 111,837 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

general body corrosion

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 24 Sep 2009 101,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 90,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,930 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,522 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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V628 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V628 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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V628 HCK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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