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V199 KDW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,509 mi
Last recorded163,509 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV199 KDW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 163,509 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 156,079 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 146,902 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 139,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 129,982 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 122,754 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 122,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 106,440 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

o/s headlamp wet inside

Pass 15 Sep 2005 77,408 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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V199 KDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 V199 KDW, 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 V199 KDW registered?

V199 KDW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V199 KDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V199 KDW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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