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V258 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

183,735 mi
Last recorded183,735 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV258 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2021 183,735 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Body corroded under sill covers

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction wiper park position (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside N/S floor pan corroded (passenger seat mounting area)

Pass 24 Nov 2020 178,171 miles

bonnet pull handle broken

outer sills corroded covered by trims

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 18 Nov 2020 178,137 miles

Floor excessively deteriorated both sides by seat mount (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine filler cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bonnet pull handle broken

outer sills corroded covered by trims

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 27 Nov 2019 172,407 miles

Nearside sill panel covers fitted and corrosion on jacking points

Offside sill panel covers fitted and corrosion on jacking points and o/s/r outer sill

engine covers and trays fitted

general corrosion on vehicle floor

Pass 29 Nov 2018 169,866 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Nov 2018 169,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2018 159,930 miles

general underbody corrosion floors corroded facing panels corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2018 159,930 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

general underbody corrosion floors corroded facing panels corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2017 148,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside unable to check outer or inner sill as has plastic covers

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

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

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

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

Offside unable to check outer or inner sill as has plastic covers

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Jan 2016 142,319 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 142,319 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 137,472 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 137,472 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 131,761 miles

front & rear floors cororded rear arches corroded

steering slight play

Pass 21 Nov 2012 127,553 miles

tested wet, slight play felt in steering

Pass 22 Nov 2011 118,500 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 118,500 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 111,406 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Front Brake Discs Lipped

Offside Rear Tyre 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Slight Blow From Front Exhaust System At Mount Bracket

Pass 17 Nov 2009 104,353 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Rear Differential Oil Leak

Pass 11 Nov 2008 95,210 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Engine Undertray Fitted

Rear Track Control Arm Bushes Perishing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 85,554 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

Suspension Coil Springs Rusted

Vehicle Tested In Wet

Pass 11 Oct 2006 74,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2005 64,925 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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V258 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 V258 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 V258 FPF registered?

V258 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 1999.

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