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V515 FLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

147,510 mi
Last recorded147,510 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV515 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2023 147,510 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 147,499 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 143,920 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 143,724 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 140,733 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 137,867 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 134,886 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 134,886 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 131,706 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 128,403 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 123,399 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 120,307 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,508 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 119,496 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 117,403 miles

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

cracks in offside rear and offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Aug 2012 113,649 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 109,949 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 106,644 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre/ outer wall slightly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2009 102,647 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 100,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 100,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 97,684 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 92,848 miles

both n/s tyres/ off/s reartyes close to legal limit

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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V515 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 V515 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.

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What year was V515 FLJ registered?

V515 FLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 November 1999.

Is V515 FLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V515 FLJ shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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