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V594 FGM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,428 mi
Last recorded156,428 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV594 FGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2011 156,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 145,248 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 145,248 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 135,815 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 135,815 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 125,429 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 108,358 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 94,480 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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V594 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V594 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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What year was V594 FGM registered?

V594 FGM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 1999.

Is V594 FGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V594 FGM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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