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V389 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,675 mi
Last recorded136,675 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV389 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 136,675 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main and n/s/r o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded main ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight wear in steering idler

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2016 135,195 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,579 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 133,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 131,010 miles

engine rattle

rear brake pads wearing thin

Fail 7 Feb 2014 130,953 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

drive belt tensioner noisey

Pass 7 Feb 2013 125,960 miles

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

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

drive belt tensioner noisey

rear brake pads 50% worn

Pass 3 Nov 2011 120,695 miles

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

n/s/front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Nov 2010 113,096 miles

front brake pads half worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 108,333 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 108,333 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 103,480 miles

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

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 10 Oct 2007 98,321 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,541 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 76,236 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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V389 FLJ 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 V389 FLJ, 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 V389 FLJ registered?

V389 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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