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V952 KHD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,447 mi
Last recorded158,447 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV952 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 158,447 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 158,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 150,682 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 150,682 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 141,447 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 134,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Wiper smearing

Front both sides Tyre's perished

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides Tyre's perished

Fail 30 Dec 2015 134,740 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Wiper smearing

Front both sides Tyre's perished

Nearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both sides Tyre's perished

Pass 29 Nov 2014 130,915 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,049 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 116,443 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 108,534 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 103,764 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

center exhaust bracket corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside mirror glass cracked

steering damper damp with oil

Pass 27 Aug 2009 99,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 94,367 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 94,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2007 88,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 88,537 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,732 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 66,697 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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V952 KHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 V952 KHD, 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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V952 KHD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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