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V358 FLK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,566 mi
Last recorded169,566 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV358 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2010 169,566 miles

n/s/r pads low

rear discs rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2010 169,566 miles

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

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

n/s/r pads low

rear discs rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2009 160,239 miles

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 Apr 2008 155,137 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads getting low

rear discs getting rusty

Fail 7 Apr 2008 155,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front pads getting low

rear discs getting rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2006 133,700 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 133,700 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 123,403 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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V358 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V358 FLK, 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 V358 FLK registered?

V358 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

Is V358 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V358 FLK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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