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V307 KKG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,841 mi
Last recorded160,841 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV307 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2015 160,841 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 160,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,273 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 21 Feb 2014 145,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2013 131,728 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 126,911 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 120,502 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 114,925 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 110,659 miles

n/s washer jet weak

n/s/f wheel has play

o/s/f wheel has play

Pass 16 Feb 2008 104,431 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 94,964 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 81,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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V307 KKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 V307 KKG, 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 V307 KKG registered?

V307 KKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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