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V129 KMY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,319 mi
Last recorded100,319 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV129 KMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 100,319 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 97,335 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 97,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 94,353 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,353 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 90,349 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 86,828 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 86,827 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 82,151 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 82,151 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 76,530 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 67,388 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 60,275 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 46,857 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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V129 KMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 V129 KMY, 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 V129 KMY registered?

V129 KMY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

Is V129 KMY safe to buy?

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