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V643 KHB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV643 KHB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2023 140,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Sep 2023 140,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2022 138,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 137,491 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 137,257 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 137,255 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2019 137,050 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 135,631 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2017 132,962 miles

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

offside rear water hole slightly corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2016 130,336 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 128,016 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 128,016 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 125,642 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 125,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2013 123,815 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2012 121,658 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Oct 2011 119,757 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 116,677 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 113,380 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 109,497 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 105,295 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 96,835 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2005 88,174 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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V643 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 V643 KHB, 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 V643 KHB registered?

V643 KHB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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