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V558 FBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,844 mi
Last recorded152,844 miles
Recorded on9 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV558 FBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2018 152,844 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 142,189 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 139,770 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 137,350 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,661 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 133,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 131,402 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 131,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 129,148 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 122,298 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 110,143 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 101,038 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 101,038 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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V558 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V558 FBC, 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 V558 FBC registered?

V558 FBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V558 FBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V558 FBC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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