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V146 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,852 mi
Last recorded149,852 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV146 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 149,852 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 144,780 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 141,009 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 141,009 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 127,941 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 117,356 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 117,356 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 106,040 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 106,040 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 96,602 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 96,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 86,321 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 73,435 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 61,783 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 52,308 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 38,420 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing outer edges

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 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FYC, 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 FYC registered?

V146 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 1999.

Is V146 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V146 FYC shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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