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V375 FPT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,967 mi
Last recorded68,967 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV375 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 68,967 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,640 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 59,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,148 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 53,702 miles

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 53,608 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Side sill has a hole (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust bracket broken

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,245 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 53,085 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 49,034 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged x2 corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 16 Aug 2017 45,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 43,665 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 42,102 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,497 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 39,641 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 38,573 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 18 Aug 2012 38,573 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 37,205 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 35,462 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2009 33,636 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight play in front wheels

Pass 16 Aug 2008 31,986 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 30,017 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 28,149 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 26,816 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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V375 FPT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 V375 FPT, 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 V375 FPT registered?

V375 FPT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V375 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V375 FPT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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