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V215 FCB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

126,334 mi
Last recorded126,334 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV215 FCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2006 126,334 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 126,334 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2005 195,690 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring shackle bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.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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V215 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V215 FCB, 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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How do I check the history of V215 FCB?

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What year was V215 FCB registered?

V215 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 September 1999.

Is V215 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V215 FCB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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