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V41 FKU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

181,363 mi
Last recorded181,363 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 181,363 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 176,333 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 168,821 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 168,821 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 160,245 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 160,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 152,431 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 152,431 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 145,753 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 145,753 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 134,979 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 134,979 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 128,449 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 117,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 117,169 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 112,228 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 112,228 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 May 2008 102,242 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 102,242 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 92,844 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 92,844 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 86,019 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 86,019 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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V41 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 V41 FKU, 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 V41 FKU registered?

V41 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is V41 FKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 FKU shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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