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V386 KBM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,858 mi
Last recorded93,858 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV386 KBM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,858 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 88,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS light displayed

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 88,244 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SRS light displayed

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 80,271 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 79,465 miles

nearside and offside headlamp beam image faint

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,892 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre cut to inner sidewall and cut to outer shoulder

windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 18 Feb 2010 78,892 miles

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

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

chip in windscreen

nearside front tyre cut to inner sidewall and cut to outer shoulder

windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,823 miles

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2008 76,930 miles

chip in windscreen

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Feb 2007 75,900 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,577 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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V386 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 V386 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 V386 KBM registered?

V386 KBM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V386 KBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V386 KBM shows 11 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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