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V590 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,556 mi
Last recorded119,556 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV590 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2014 119,556 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,579 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 104,046 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 98,420 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 92,592 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,861 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 78,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 70,144 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 59,611 miles

covers fitted to both sills

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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V590 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 V590 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V590 FGM registered?

V590 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V590 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V590 FGM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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