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V384 FDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,782 mi
Last recorded119,782 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV384 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 119,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 119,782 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 113,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 107,997 miles

n/s/r door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 7 Sep 2007 106,097 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 106,092 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 96,442 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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V384 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V384 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 V384 FDT registered?

V384 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V384 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V384 FDT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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