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V657 KGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

109,335 mi
Last recorded109,335 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV657 KGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,335 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill / inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake servo slightly corroded

sill covers fitted, removal required to investigate repairs

Pass 15 Oct 2021 107,207 miles

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

corrosion to brake servo

corrosion to offside and nearside rear inner wheel arch areas

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 15 Oct 2020 105,939 miles

Nearside Front Inner Puncture repair noted

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Oct 2019 103,758 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 103,758 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 101,459 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 101,455 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 98,527 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 98,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill & inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 95,704 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,384 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2015 92,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 89,541 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 85,952 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,771 miles

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

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)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion forming around wheel arches

Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,702 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 79,702 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,454 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 77,454 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 74,425 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 71,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,975 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 63,613 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 57,189 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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V657 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 V657 KGC, 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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V657 KGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.

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