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V514 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,746 mi
Last recorded76,746 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV514 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 76,746 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 66,750 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,805 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 51,873 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 49,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 49,483 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 48,224 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,111 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,524 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,524 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 44,011 miles

Both front tyres slightly low on very edges

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 41,834 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

N/S/F Tyre outer edge wearing low

Pass 21 Nov 2007 38,511 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,253 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 28,640 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V514 FLJ registered?

V514 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V514 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V514 FLJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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