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V814 OKO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,067 mi
Last recorded126,067 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 OKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,067 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres ready for replace (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Lower underneath vehicle has surface corrosion throughout , inner sills sub -frames etc advise wax oil

Pass 6 Mar 2020 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened damper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened damper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened damper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened damper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 119,394 miles

All four coil springs are corroded

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

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

Under body corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2018 115,318 miles

All coil springs are corroded

Under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,196 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

dry and scaly on all suspention advise to clean and wax oil

Pass 1 Mar 2016 109,790 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 109,729 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 109,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,161 miles

(1) Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(4) Nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn close to limit.

(5) Bodywork corroded.

(5) Metal fuel pipe corroded slightly.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 100,758 miles

both front wheel arches corroded

n/s/f door check strap bolt missing

n/s/f siderepeater lens missing

n/s/f tyre on 2mm,n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm,o/s/f tyre worn slightly on outer edge

n/s/r and n/s/f doors corroded and holed

slight movement in n/s door mirror unit

slight scraping noise both rear and o/s/f wheels when rotated,front and rear discs slight corrossion

Pass 18 Apr 2012 95,126 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 87,628 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 87,625 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 80,417 miles

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

slight play in the nearside steering axial rod inner joint

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,285 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,285 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 64,496 miles

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

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

os door mirror insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2008 64,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

os door mirror insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2007 54,096 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 54,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,381 miles

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

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

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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V814 OKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V814 OKO, 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 V814 OKO registered?

V814 OKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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