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V837 RKK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

142,112 mi
Last recorded142,112 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 RKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 142,112 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 140,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 138,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 136,487 miles

Nearside Front Minor play in steering links

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Minor play in steering links

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 133,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 130,385 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 130,298 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 123,256 miles

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

Inner Arms Have Slight Movement

Oil Leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 119,362 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 116,144 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 116,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 111,887 miles

o/s/r seat belt partley restrected

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,916 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 104,170 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 98,811 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 94,327 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 90,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 85,907 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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V837 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 V837 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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V837 RKK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.

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