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V592 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,477 mi
Last recorded161,477 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV592 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2011 161,477 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 161,477 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 149,490 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 149,489 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 136,738 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 136,738 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 124,998 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 107,228 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 97,228 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 97,222 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

ENGINE NOISEY (CHUFFING) & SMOKES UNDER BONNET

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN LOW (ESPECIALLY NEARSIDE OUTER)

STEERING DAMPER/POWER RAM APPEARS DAMP BUT CANNOT BE PROPERLY ASSESSED DUE TO UNDERTRAY

Pass 22 Aug 2005 88,030 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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V592 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V592 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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What year was V592 FAP registered?

V592 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 1999.

Is V592 FAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for V592 FAP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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