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V504 FDS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,736 mi
Last recorded108,736 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV504 FDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 108,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 105,127 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 100,230 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2017 100,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2016
Fail 7 May 2016

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 88,295 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre slightly cut

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 81,274 miles

all wheel arches slightly rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,274 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

all wheel arches slightly rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2012 77,922 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 77,922 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 74,359 miles

o/s/f wing rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 70,774 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 70,774 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 67,253 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 67,253 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 63,885 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 60,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 56,593 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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V504 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 V504 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 V504 FDS registered?

V504 FDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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