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V469 FDS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,554 mi
Last recorded101,554 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV469 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,554 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

srs light on.opaque sunstrip fitted.

Fail 20 Mar 2012 101,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Mar 2012 101,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

opaque sun strip fitted to front windscreen.offside mirror taped into position.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 92,013 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r door not opening inside or outside

Fail 14 Feb 2011 92,011 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r door not opening inside or outside

Pass 7 Feb 2010 91,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 91,704 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 84,415 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing play

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

front brake disks worn

Pass 3 Mar 2007 84,415 miles

N/S/F wheel bearing play

front brake disks worn

Pass 4 Mar 2006 77,037 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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V469 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V469 FDS, 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 V469 FDS registered?

V469 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 December 1999.

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