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V589 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

88,114 mi
Last recorded88,114 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV589 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 88,114 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 88,114 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 83,679 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 83,005 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 82,618 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 78,282 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Auto box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 66,117 miles

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside scored by worn out pads (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 66,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front both tyres perishing

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside scored by worn out pads (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 51,886 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

some corrosion to wheel arches front and rear

Pass 21 Jul 2014 45,901 miles

exhaust system corroded

wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2013 42,378 miles

exhaust rusty

front tyre low tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,198 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2012 39,198 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 37,965 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 35,289 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 32,998 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 31,078 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 28,877 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,466 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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V589 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V589 FAP, 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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V589 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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