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V503 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

101,337 mi
Last recorded101,337 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV503 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 101,337 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 101,337 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 94,729 miles

Front brake pads worn

N/S/F inner track rod worn

N/S/F mirror insecure

No access to bottom of rear coil springs

Fail 15 Dec 2008 94,729 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

N/S/F mirror insecure

N/S/F inner track rod worn

Front brake pads worn

No access to bottom of rear coil springs

Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,053 miles

Both front tyyres worn on outer edges

Both inner steering idlers worn

O/S/F headlamp cracked and condensation present

Steering damper misted

Fail 28 Sep 2007 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Both front tyyres worn on outer edges

Both inner steering idlers worn

O/S/F headlamp cracked and condensation present

Steering damper misted

Pass 6 Oct 2006 73,879 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

o/s & n/s/f tyres worn on outside edges

o/s/f headlamp lens cracked

o/s/r tyre cut several places on wall

Pass 28 Nov 2005 61,747 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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V503 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V503 FSX, 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 V503 FSX registered?

V503 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.

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