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V290 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,074 mi
Last recorded65,074 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV290 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 65,074 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 51,016 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 50,913 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 50,913 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,250 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 50,250 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 49,273 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 47,317 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 47,316 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 46,077 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,192 miles

N/S door mirror frame broken.

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2010 45,192 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S door mirror frame broken.

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 7 Oct 2009 43,469 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 40,752 miles

Both front indicators dis-colouring

Pass 8 Oct 2007 37,817 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,998 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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V290 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc 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 V290 FBC, 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 V290 FBC registered?

V290 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V290 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V290 FBC 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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