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V843 KKM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,545 mi
Last recorded119,545 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV843 KKM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 119,545 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 119,545 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 114,340 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 108,927 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 102,577 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 102,577 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 95,632 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 91,800 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 85,891 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 12 Jun 2007 85,891 miles

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

Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 27 Jun 2006 80,558 miles

Stone chips on front windscreen

Fail 27 Jun 2006 80,550 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stone chips on front windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2005 73,741 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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V843 KKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 V843 KKM, 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 V843 KKM registered?

V843 KKM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V843 KKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V843 KKM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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