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V979 KMA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

191,431 mi
Last recorded191,431 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV979 KMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 191,431 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 191,429 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 178,449 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 161,583 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 161,560 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 145,563 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Aug 2013 144,648 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 143,445 miles

Nearside rear tyre appears to have been run flat.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 142,218 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 139,762 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 137,966 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight flustuating/uneven readings at rear brakes during rbt test

slight fuel smell under bonnet

vehicle has underbody and sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2008 133,119 miles

brake pedal anti slip pad in poor condition

slight play/wear at steering rack ends

Pass 30 Aug 2007 128,021 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 120,966 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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V979 KMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V979 KMA, 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 V979 KMA registered?

V979 KMA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V979 KMA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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