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V308 KKG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,344 mi
Last recorded172,344 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV308 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Dec 2015 172,344 miles

corrosion on floors and chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2015 165,215 miles

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

corrosion on n/s and o/s front floors

Pass 18 Jan 2014 153,284 miles

corrosion on rear chassis

Pass 17 Jan 2013 131,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 129,302 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 117,260 miles

corsion on chasis

Pass 28 Jan 2010 108,908 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 95,010 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

slight play in o/s front wheel bearing

slight play in steering coupling

Pass 12 Jan 2008 85,437 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 73,259 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 62,111 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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V308 KKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V308 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 V308 KKG registered?

V308 KKG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V308 KKG safe to buy?

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