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V749 RKK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

242,325 mi
Last recorded242,325 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV749 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 242,325 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 242,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 235,522 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 231,480 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 231,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 222,022 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both springs and brake pipes corroded

Wheel arches covered in black tape all round vehicle and doors not allowing full examination

Fail 24 Jan 2019 222,019 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear both springs and brake pipes corroded

Wheel arches covered in black tape all round vehicle and doors not allowing full examination

Pass 13 Jan 2018 215,613 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 25 Jan 2017 208,106 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches corrroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 201,071 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 201,026 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 193,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 185,428 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2013 177,146 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 169,414 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 164,645 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 164,626 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 158,081 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 151,235 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 146,577 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 146,552 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 141,127 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 13,433 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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V749 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V749 RKK, 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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V749 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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