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V533 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,786 mi
Last recorded244,786 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV533 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 244,786 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 244,784 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 223,255 miles

front numberplate cracked

n/s/f outer anti roll bar bush slight play

slight play in steering box

surface rust on exhaust

unable to check outer sills due to covers

Pass 30 Aug 2006 200,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2005 173,980 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front numberplate cracked

rear numberplate in poor condition

unable to check outer sills due to covers

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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V533 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V533 FGM, 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 V533 FGM registered?

V533 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V533 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V533 FGM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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