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V647 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,327 mi
Last recorded120,327 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV647 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 120,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2015 113,580 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 102,479 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 98,971 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 94,001 miles

Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 86,863 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 81,343 miles

Nearside Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 73,246 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 73,246 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 68,272 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 62,133 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 57,064 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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V647 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V647 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 V647 FLF registered?

V647 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V647 FLF safe to buy?

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