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V271 KGK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

97,601 mi
Last recorded97,601 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV271 KGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 97,601 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both brakepipes at front to rear slightly corroded.

front subframe mountings on to chassis has rust corrosion.

oil leak

rear suspension subframe and components corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2015 97,600 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both brakepipes at front to rear slightly corroded.

front subframe mountings on to chassis has rust corrosion.

oil leak

rear suspension subframe and components corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2014 82,899 miles

Front brake pad's low

N/R tyre just above the legal limit.

O/F bottom ball joint slight play

O/S mirror slightly cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2013 70,034 miles

n/s front top mount slight has play.

o/s front track rod end slight play.

Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,143 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,750 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 44,006 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 38,184 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 38,184 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,698 miles

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

slight movement in steering

Fail 5 Oct 2007 33,698 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

slight movement in steering

Pass 29 Sep 2006 28,363 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2005 24,342 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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V271 KGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V271 KGK, 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

How do I check the history of V271 KGK?

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What year was V271 KGK registered?

V271 KGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

Is V271 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V271 KGK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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