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V380 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

129,198 mi
Last recorded129,198 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV380 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2016 129,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Exhaust to manifold bolts very corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in sidewall

O/s n/s inner trade rod ends have slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Outer sills have plastic covers cannot fully check for corrosion

Wet day

Pass 12 Nov 2015 120,338 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 117,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 113,521 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,480 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 106,382 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 100,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 92,453 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 80,400 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 73,048 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 65,698 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 54,719 miles

nail in tyre

spare tyre defective

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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V380 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V380 KBM, 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 V380 KBM registered?

V380 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V380 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V380 KBM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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