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V146 FGP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 FGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 102,975 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 7 Jun 2011 97,178 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear tyres becoming worn

wet conditions

Fail 6 Jun 2011 97,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

rear tyres becoming worn

wet conditions

Pass 11 Jun 2010 89,730 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 81,093 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2008 74,441 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 74,441 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 67,808 miles

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

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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V146 FGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V146 FGP, 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 V146 FGP registered?

V146 FGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 1999.

Is V146 FGP safe to buy?

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