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V275 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,866 mi
Last recorded115,866 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV275 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 115,866 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 104,909 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 104,909 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 85,953 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 85,953 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 74,360 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 74,360 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,453 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,453 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,433 miles

rear no plate faded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,653 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 41,079 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 39,912 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 38,976 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 38,976 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 37,046 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,120 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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V275 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 V275 FBY, 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 V275 FBY registered?

V275 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V275 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V275 FBY shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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