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V645 NKM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

179,876 mi
Last recorded179,876 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV645 NKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 179,876 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension worn and rusty

Pass 26 Oct 2018 174,372 miles

N/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded

N/S/R coil spring heavily corroded

O/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

O/S/F lower shock bush deteriorated

both rear floor pans around drains corroded

both rear sections of inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perishing

brake pipe going over rear sub frame corroded

brake pipe to O/S/F brake flexi hose corroded

chips ion windscreen

front brake pads appear to be wearing uneven (O/S/F 2/3 worn)

glow plug light shown on dash

lamp defect light shown on dash

parking brake warning light does not illuminate when parking brake applied

rattling sound heard from engine advise investigation

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some imbalance on front brakes

steering damper damp suspect due to engine oil leak as has not visible leak

turbo/sub frame area damp of oil

wiper blade poor advise replacement(areo blade)

Fail 24 Oct 2018 174,364 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working both lights (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

N/S/R brake pipe to hose corroded

N/S/R coil spring heavily corroded

O/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

O/S/F lower shock bush deteriorated

both rear floor pans around drains corroded

both rear sections of inner sills corroded

both rear tyres perishing

brake pipe going over rear sub frame corroded

brake pipe to O/S/F brake flexi hose corroded

chips ion windscreen

engine oil level on min

front brake pads appear to be wearing uneven (O/S/F 2/3 worn)

glow plug light shown on dash

lamp defect light shown on dash

parking brake warning light does not illuminate when parking brake applied

rattling sound heard from engine advise investigation

slight play in both front wheel bearings

some imbalance on front brakes

steering damper damp suspect due to engine oil leak as has not visible leak

turbo/sub frame area damp of oil

wiper blade poor advise replacement(areo blade)

Pass 26 Oct 2017 169,164 miles

N/S indicator side repeater starting to show white light

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

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pipe to N/S/R brake flexi hose corroded as going over sub frame

brake pipe to O/S/F brake flexi hose corroded

corrosion on N/S inner sill

front brake pads worn over half way

parking brake warning light does not illuminate when parking brake applied

rear brake discs corroded

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 23 Aug 2016 163,993 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 152,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR COILSPRINGS HEAVY CORROSION

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

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

minor exhaust blow at front pipe to turbo area

screenwash poor

stone chip o/s headlight

Fail 15 Aug 2015 152,064 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR COILSPRINGS HEAVY CORROSION

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

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

minor exhaust blow at front pipe to turbo area

screenwash poor

stone chip o/s headlight

Pass 5 Sep 2014 142,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65 R15

o/s and n/s side repeaters [wing} faded colour

wiper operation noisey

Fail 4 Sep 2014 142,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f lower ball joint worn ADVISE replacement

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65 R15

o/s and n/s side repeaters [wing} faded colour

wiper operation noisey

Pass 21 Oct 2013 134,762 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 127,734 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 120,116 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 120,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 112,500 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 102,723 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 92,153 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 82,350 miles

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

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 82,350 miles

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

Windscreen stone-chipped.

Pass 30 Nov 2006 75,153 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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V645 NKM 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 68.4%.

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 V645 NKM, 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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V645 NKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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