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V665 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

98,115 mi
Last recorded98,115 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV665 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 98,115 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 94,180 miles

Both front indicators discoloured

Both side repeaters discoloured

Offside mirror damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2015 89,181 miles

*** offside front lower suspension arm trailing bush split ***

nearside front bottom ball joint slight play

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,495 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 79,880 miles

SRS + BAS warning on

offside front side lamp dim

Pass 12 Jan 2012 73,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

srs on

Pass 12 Jan 2011 70,448 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 68,221 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 65,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 63,183 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 58,537 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 58,505 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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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V665 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 V665 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 V665 FLF registered?

V665 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 October 1999.

Is V665 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V665 FLF shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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