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V691 KAV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,388 mi
Last recorded152,388 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV691 KAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 152,388 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front and rear flexy brake pipes starting to crack

coolant leak on engine

osf and nsf coil springs starting to rust

osr and nsr metal brake pipes starting to rust on bends

osr side light slightly brighter than ns

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play in steering box

Pass 27 Jun 2011 143,660 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 143,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 132,557 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 132,557 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 123,884 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 123,884 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2008 112,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 112,011 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 97,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 83,717 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 83,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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V691 KAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 V691 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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What year was V691 KAV registered?

V691 KAV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1999.

Is V691 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V691 KAV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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