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V514 FGK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,029 mi
Last recorded125,029 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 125,029 miles

Corrosion to vehicle wheel arch's

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Jacking area/sill corroded

Vehicle sill covers fitted obscuring any inspection to the sills

Vehicle spare wheel well corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2023 125,029 miles

Corrosion to vehicle wheel arch's

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Jacking area/sill corroded

Vehicle sill covers fitted obscuring any inspection to the sills

Vehicle spare wheel well corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 116,395 miles

Central Rear differential housing slightly damp with oil

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror damaged/loose ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose slightly perished/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spare wheel well corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

edges of wheel arches & nearside rear passenger door corroding

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2021 110,287 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror slightly loose ()

Offside Rear boot floor/spare wheel well by battery tray corroded but outside of prescribed area

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Pass 24 Jan 2020 106,188 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Fail 23 Jan 2020 106,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above fuel tank/subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front suspension arm,Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 28 Jan 2019 99,528 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 92,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear tyre is perished.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 92,571 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside rear tyre is perished.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 87,292 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Internal adjuster altered to recheck headlight aim

Nail in NSR tyre

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 79,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 12 Feb 2015 79,324 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Nov 2013 72,895 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2013 72,891 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,060 miles

All brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 22 Jul 2011 63,904 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Rear brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,211 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 53,072 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 50,197 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK OSR SEAT BELT DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 23 Nov 2006 47,422 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 47,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2005 42,933 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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V514 FGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V514 FGK, 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 V514 FGK registered?

V514 FGK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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