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V105 KGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,839 mi
Last recorded175,839 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV105 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 175,839 miles

Centre Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Airbag Light On

Both Front Tyres Wearing Thin On Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 159,555 miles

covers overs outer sills

near side rear light lence craked

rear boot rusty

rear coil spring rusty

slight play both front top suspension ball joint

slight play both front wheel bearings

srs light on dash

Fail 19 Aug 2010 159,507 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers overs outer sills

near side rear light lence craked

rear boot rusty

rear coil spring rusty

slight play both front top suspension ball joint

slight play both front wheel bearings

srs light on dash

Pass 3 Mar 2009 138,562 miles

near side rear discs slightly scored

near side rear light lencebeen taped up with red tap

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play near side front steering idler

slight play off side front top suspension arm bush

Pass 4 Feb 2008 116,908 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 96,746 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005
Fail 5 Aug 2005 84,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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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V105 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V105 KGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V105 KGW registered?

V105 KGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V105 KGW safe to buy?

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