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V604 FAP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

95,141 mi
Last recorded95,141 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV604 FAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to excess (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 94,038 miles

Chips to windscreen

Corrosion to rear outer wheelarches

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Previous corrosion repair to floor undersealed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre sidewalls perished and cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 91,758 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 91,742 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 86,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smeary.

Fail 30 Aug 2017 77,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Wipers smeary.

Pass 16 Aug 2016 65,382 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 65,382 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,179 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 61,372 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 59,658 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 57,585 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 55,038 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 51,136 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 46,888 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 42,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 39,352 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 35,537 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 32,079 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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V604 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 V604 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 V604 FAP registered?

V604 FAP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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