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V157 KMX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

65,568 mi
Last recorded65,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV157 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 65,568 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 61,947 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 57,908 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 55,021 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 51,781 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 48,240 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 44,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,827 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 40,826 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 36,753 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 36,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 29,437 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 25,615 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,119 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,125 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 14,068 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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V157 KMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V157 KMX, 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 V157 KMX registered?

V157 KMX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V157 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V157 KMX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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