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V373 FLK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,220 mi
Last recorded125,220 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV373 FLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 125,220 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 118,900 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 112,509 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 112,509 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 104,626 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,046 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 100,046 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 94,538 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 88,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 79,269 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 79,269 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 66,438 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 56,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 52,398 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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V373 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V373 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V373 FLK registered?

V373 FLK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V373 FLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V373 FLK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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