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V686 PKM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

146,215 mi
Last recorded146,215 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV686 PKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 146,215 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 140,430 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,430 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 134,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 134,927 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner/outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 127,326 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 120,475 miles

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 115,237 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 114,287 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front wheel arch corroding

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,384 miles

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

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

rear brake discs wearing thin

Pass 8 Jan 2015 104,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,288 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,112 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 87,814 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 82,327 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 82,310 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 77,183 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 71,132 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 66,053 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 59,976 miles

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly and close to limit

Pass 15 Aug 2005 52,870 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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V686 PKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V686 PKM, 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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V686 PKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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