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V327 FLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,231 mi
Last recorded154,231 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV327 FLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 154,231 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 152,244 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 150,149 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 148,358 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 145,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 143,913 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 141,332 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 127,831 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 127,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2014 121,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 May 2014 121,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2013 115,462 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 May 2012 108,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 108,652 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 101,173 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 93,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2009 86,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 78,528 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 78,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 70,420 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 60,790 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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V327 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V327 FLM, 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 V327 FLM registered?

V327 FLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V327 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V327 FLM shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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