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V85 LGK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,483 mi
Last recorded99,483 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV85 LGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 99,483 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2017 99,483 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 95,384 miles

Nearside sill cpovers

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 90,848 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,107 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,556 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 14 Feb 2012 76,664 miles

discs worn

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 14 Feb 2011 73,288 miles

front bumper damaged

front discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 71,739 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 66,176 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,312 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads getting low

very slight lift in n/s/f suspension lower balljoint

Pass 11 Jan 2007 47,335 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 36,859 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

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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V85 LGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V85 LGK, 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

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What year was V85 LGK registered?

V85 LGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V85 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V85 LGK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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