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V791 VKE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 114,794 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front outer bushes are badly worn connected to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive bad oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front both front wins/wheel arches are corroded o/s more

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded coil spring is corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer side light not working

Nearside Rear passenger door and wheel arch are corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring is badly corroded bottom end (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 110,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,946 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 102,295 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished-split on inside edge

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,003 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 92,002 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,575 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 79,989 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 73,219 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,883 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 53,825 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,940 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 52,940 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 51,967 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,501 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,875 miles

all tyres low tread/worn condition

Pass 14 Mar 2006 41,189 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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V791 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V791 VKE, 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 V791 VKE registered?

V791 VKE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1999.

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