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V593 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,992 mi
Last recorded144,992 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV593 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 144,992 miles

wiper not parking in correct place

Fail 16 Sep 2014 144,992 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

wiper not parking in correct place

Pass 23 Oct 2013 137,232 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 123,900 miles

offside rear coil spring broken at lower end

oil leak from diff

Fail 24 Oct 2012 123,791 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear coil spring broken at lower end

oil leak from diff

Pass 26 Oct 2011 111,247 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Oct 2010 99,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak(differential)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 87,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Oct 2009 87,256 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Oct 2008 74,760 miles

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 22 Oct 2008 74,741 miles

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

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 29 Oct 2007 60,604 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 60,453 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,461 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 48,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end socket spring broken (2.2.B.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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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V593 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V593 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.

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V593 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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