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V252 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,024 mi
Last recorded170,024 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV252 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 170,024 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak rear differential oil seal ()

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 163,101 miles

slight play in steering

stone chip in windscreen

Front exhaust pipe bolts worn

Rear tyres getting low and cracking up

corrision in body

Fail 15 Jan 2016 163,101 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Fuel hose leaking pipe on fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust pipe bolts worn

Nearside Front tyre nail in

Rear tyres getting low and cracking up

corrision in body

slight play in steering

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 Oct 2014 151,382 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 151,382 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

wiper operating automatically but not parking in parked position

Pass 16 Aug 2013 139,184 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 139,184 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 130,623 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 130,623 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 120,478 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 108,288 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 99,199 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 91,085 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 81,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 71,735 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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V252 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V252 FPF, 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 V252 FPF registered?

V252 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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