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V434 FPT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,003 mi
Last recorded141,003 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV434 FPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 141,003 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 138,781 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 119,912 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside and offside headlight images slightly distorted

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 114,945 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 114,945 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 109,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 109,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 104,332 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 104,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2009 96,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 88,999 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 83,821 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 83,821 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 76,081 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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V434 FPT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 V434 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 V434 FPT registered?

V434 FPT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V434 FPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V434 FPT shows 14 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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