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V32 KGT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

137,099 mi
Last recorded137,099 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV32 KGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 137,099 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 133,598 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 127,245 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 121,166 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,917 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2019 116,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 111,664 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,870 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 93,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,148 miles

nearside rear outer brake pad appears to be getting low

Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,132 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,521 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

has slight play in steering box

tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,386 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 76,386 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,323 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 66,720 miles

engine noiesy on idle

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 60,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 54,620 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2005 47,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 27 Aug 2005 47,480 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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V32 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 V32 KGT, 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 V32 KGT registered?

V32 KGT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V32 KGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V32 KGT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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