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V38 FBN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,745 mi
Last recorded77,745 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV38 FBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,745 miles

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear pads on legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

Fail 18 Oct 2017 77,745 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear pads on legal limit

Nearside Rear tyre cracking inner wall

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 72,696 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 63,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 63,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 56,862 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 56,862 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 47,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Oct 2012 40,117 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 33,456 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 24,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 19,622 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,768 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 17,674 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,814 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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V38 FBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel 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 V38 FBN, 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 V38 FBN registered?

V38 FBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V38 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V38 FBN 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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