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V663 FAH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,418 mi
Last recorded150,418 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV663 FAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2013 150,418 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 143,892 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 135,108 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 135,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 127,810 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 127,810 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 127,809 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 116,234 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,263 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 86,265 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 70,366 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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V663 FAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel 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 V663 FAH, 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 V663 FAH registered?

V663 FAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V663 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V663 FAH 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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