MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering idler mounting bush slightly worn.Both fuel pipes front to rear heavily rusted.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside steering idler mounting bush slightly worn.Both fuel pipes front to rear heavily rusted.
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear diff leaking oil
slight play from nearside steering
NEW REAR BRAKE PADS NEEDED FAIRLY SOON!
Slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints.
Stop lamps rather dim-possibly incorrect bulbs fitted?
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Slight lift in front suspension lower balljoints.
Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V690 KAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc 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 V690 KAV, 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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V690 KAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.
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