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V255 FEY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,945 mi
Last recorded60,945 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV255 FEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2026 60,945 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 59,461 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 57,157 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 54,844 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,538 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 50,175 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 48,593 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,885 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 45,588 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 43,711 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 42,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,147 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 39,607 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,047 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 37,689 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 36,456 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 35,692 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2009 33,953 miles

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,394 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 28,994 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 26,488 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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V255 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V255 FEY, 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 V255 FEY registered?

V255 FEY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

Is V255 FEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V255 FEY shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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