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V746 NKN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,485 mi
Last recorded119,485 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 NKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 119,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Feb 2016 119,485 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 118,427 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads very low , discs worn .......

Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,718 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 94,817 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 94,817 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 90,527 miles

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

Nearside rear inner light out.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 84,365 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2011 84,365 miles

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

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

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre close to wear bars

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 76,308 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 71,166 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,166 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 63,232 miles

n/s/r inner side light inop

Pass 30 Mar 2007 58,868 miles

both rear tyres are near limit

nearside front tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 7 Nov 2005 48,915 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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V746 NKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V746 NKN, 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 V746 NKN registered?

V746 NKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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