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V521 KPB

1999 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 3199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,128 mi
Last recorded135,128 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Coupe109,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 KPB
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,128 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to open boot but secured.

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 8 Jul 2014 135,118 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Unable to open boot but secured.

slight play in both steering arms

Pass 28 May 2013 128,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 May 2012 120,501 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front tyre very close to limit

Fail 17 May 2012 120,484 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside front tyre very close to limit

Pass 17 May 2011 181,670 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 181,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 May 2010 166,963 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2010 166,671 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear inner side light not working.

Pass 15 May 2009 93,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside steering arm has slight play

Fail 12 May 2009 93,110 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 May 2008 80,098 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2008 79,730 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 54,233 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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V521 KPB is a 1999 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 3,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,059 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 Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V521 KPB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V521 KPB is a 1999 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 16 November 1999.

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