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V544 FNJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,303 mi
Last recorded72,303 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV544 FNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,303 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 66,432 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 60,735 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 60,731 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 55,571 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 55,555 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 51,155 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 46,546 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 46,546 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 41,692 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,927 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 32,164 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 27,761 miles

light corrosion on all metal brake pipes

offside rear wheel arch corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2008 25,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 25,052 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,359 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 19,678 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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V544 FNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V544 FNJ, 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

How do I check the history of V544 FNJ?

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What year was V544 FNJ registered?

V544 FNJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 1999.

Is V544 FNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for V544 FNJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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