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V251 FTA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

111,746 mi
Last recorded111,746 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV251 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,746 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,149 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 99,137 miles

Fuel hose leaking pipe to filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 95,484 miles

Both rear and left hand front indicators slightly white

Leak from steering damper

Both front tyres badly edged off

Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,454 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear and left hand front indicators slightly white

Both rear tyres edged off

Leak from steering damper

Both front tyres badly edged off

Pass 8 Apr 2015 85,777 miles

Front exhaust flange joint corroded

Signs of corrosion on right hand front top spring mounting

Slight misting of oil on steering damper

Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,632 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Movement in left hand front wheel bearing

Oil leak from gearbox onto exhaust

Signs of corrosion on right hand front spring top mounting

Slight wear in left hand top balljoint

Pass 19 Mar 2014 70,694 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 70,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres getting low

Centre exhaust mounting broken

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Wear in front antiroll bar bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2013 55,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre section exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust box mounts corroded

Pass 29 May 2012 48,495 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,814 miles

corrosion o/s/f inner wing near spring mount!

general corrosion underbody (components)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 45,750 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 43,070 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 43,070 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 40,455 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,527 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 31,147 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 31,147 miles

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

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

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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V251 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V251 FTA, 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 V251 FTA registered?

V251 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 October 1999.

Is V251 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V251 FTA shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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