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V506 FGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,092 mi
Last recorded73,092 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV506 FGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 73,092 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 71,208 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 71,207 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 69,301 miles

Oil leak

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

nearside mirror damaged

offside front rim

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorating

screw missing from rear number plate

Fail 24 Feb 2011 69,299 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre digs in sidewall

nearside mirror damaged

offside front rim

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear registration plate deteriorating

screw missing from rear number plate

Pass 12 Feb 2010 65,977 miles

Oil leak

bottom of offside rear spring rusty

rear number plate

wiper blade smeary

Fail 12 Feb 2010 65,977 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

bottom of offside rear spring rusty

rear number plate

wiper blade smeary

Pass 9 Mar 2009 60,694 miles

front bumper marked both sides

nearside rear tyre on limits of 1.6mm

rear number plate

slight play in steering box

Fail 4 Mar 2009 60,693 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine missfire

front bumper marked both sides

nearside rear tyre on limits of 1.6mm

rear number plate

slight play in steering box

Pass 3 Mar 2008 52,947 miles

advise outer edge off nearside front tyre

advise outer sidewall of the offside front tyre

advise rear number plate

advise wiper blade

Pass 18 Jan 2007 48,155 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 39,528 miles

Offside Rear,one wheel bolt is different,is not loose at time of test

oil leak

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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V506 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V506 FGC, 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 V506 FGC registered?

V506 FGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V506 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V506 FGC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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