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V360 FDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

269,731 mi
Last recorded269,731 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV360 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2013 269,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 264,590 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 263,870 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 261,908 miles

o/s/r inner c/v boot spilt

Fail 14 Sep 2010 261,797 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r inner c/v boot spilt

Pass 8 Sep 2009 241,947 miles

Air Bag Light On.

Off Side Rear Inner CV Boot Split.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 241,945 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Air Bag Light On.

Brake Pad Warning Light On.

Off Side Rear Inner CV Boot Split.

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 224,551 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 202,668 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 202,660 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 174,617 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 174,610 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 149,604 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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V360 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 V360 FDT, 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 V360 FDT registered?

V360 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 1999.

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