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V458 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,300 mi
Last recorded124,300 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV458 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,300 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2012 116,810 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 109,117 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 109,117 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 99,430 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slight damage to sidewall inner

Pass 8 Sep 2009 88,764 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 88,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,156 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 71,760 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 56,535 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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V458 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 V458 FBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V458 FBC registered?

V458 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V458 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V458 FBC shows 10 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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