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V225 FLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

136,379 mi
Last recorded136,379 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV225 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 136,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering.

Fail 11 Sep 2021 136,379 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight play in steering.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 126,421 miles

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 126,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brake hoses perished

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play in steering.

Pass 7 May 2019 110,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear in steering.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 110,023 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight wear in steering.

Pass 25 May 2018 92,427 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 89,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 85,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,750 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 77,802 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2013 74,483 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,483 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 70,857 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,294 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,151 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 51,280 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 41,318 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 29,998 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 19,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 7,851 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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V225 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V225 FLN, 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 V225 FLN registered?

V225 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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