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V661 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,925 mi
Last recorded48,925 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV661 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2014 48,925 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 48,925 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 104,802 miles

Middle exhaust box is deteriorating but still secured and not leaking any gases .

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 104,802 miles

Middle exhaust box is deteriorating but still secured and not leaking any gases .

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 100,416 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 97,213 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 89,909 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 89,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 82,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 76,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 66,401 miles

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

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

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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V661 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 V661 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V661 FLF?

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What year was V661 FLF registered?

V661 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V661 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V661 FLF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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