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V583 FND

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,251 mi
Last recorded163,251 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV583 FND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 163,251 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 163,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre is scrubbing inner tread.

n/s/r + o/s/r wheel rims are too wide for tyres that are fitted, (ie) over stressing side walls.

Pass 3 Aug 2007 156,776 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 156,769 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 144,159 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 144,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2005 143,016 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 143,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise ;rear brake pipes corroded;front brakes worn;both rear and off side front tyres worn

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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V583 FND is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V583 FND, 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 V583 FND registered?

V583 FND is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 December 1999.

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