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V602 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,103 mi
Last recorded158,103 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV602 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 158,103 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 158,103 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 153,315 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner arm (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 145,003 miles

Both front wheel arch slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 138,722 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2014 138,722 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 119,825 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 89,994 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 77,742 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,925 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 75,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 73,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 71,728 miles

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

some rust on nearside front and both rear road springs

Fail 31 Aug 2006 71,728 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

rear number plate deteriorating

some rust on nearside front and both rear road springs

Pass 25 Aug 2005 70,265 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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V602 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V602 FPF, 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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V602 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

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