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V293 FDV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

136,066 mi
Last recorded136,066 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV293 FDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2016 136,066 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 136,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 130,889 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

wear/play in offside steering arm joint

Pass 27 Aug 2013 119,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 116,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 112,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 108,478 miles

Offside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 103,406 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 92,801 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 84,841 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 80,378 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 80,378 miles

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

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

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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V293 FDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 V293 FDV, 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

How do I check the history of V293 FDV?

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What year was V293 FDV registered?

V293 FDV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V293 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V293 FDV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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