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V624 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,399 mi
Last recorded151,399 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV624 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 151,399 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 143,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 143,311 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,993 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 131,890 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 118,079 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 103,054 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 103,054 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 99,220 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 99,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 122,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

drivers wiper poor

Fail 6 Nov 2007 122,174 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

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

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

drivers wiper poor

Pass 19 Jul 2006 116,205 miles

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 116,156 miles

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

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

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

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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V624 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V624 FLF, 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 V624 FLF registered?

V624 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 December 1999.

Is V624 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V624 FLF shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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