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V52 KGK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,232 mi
Last recorded141,232 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 KGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 141,232 miles

nearside rear tyre has heavily perished sidewalls but not yet excessive

offside front tyre badly scuffed outer sidewall

Pass 4 Oct 2010 124,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 113,515 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 113,273 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 102,856 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 94,409 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 94,409 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,075 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 82,649 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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V52 KGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V52 KGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V52 KGK?

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What year was V52 KGK registered?

V52 KGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V52 KGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 KGK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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