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V828 OKN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

125,101 mi
Last recorded125,101 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV828 OKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear door sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

minor oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2018 125,101 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear door sill has slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2016 290,161 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 290,170 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play @steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded @jacking point (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 4 Nov 2015 277,376 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Plastic under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Nov 2015 277,376 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Plastic under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 27 Nov 2014 265,755 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 256,600 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 256,600 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 245,742 miles

Engine cover screw missing.

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

Fail 15 Nov 2012 245,742 miles

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

Engine cover screw missing.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 233,526 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 221,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2010 221,641 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 207,427 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 207,427 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 193,066 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 192,986 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 175,689 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 161,353 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 143,432 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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V828 OKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 V828 OKN, 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 V828 OKN registered?

V828 OKN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1999.

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