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V669 FAH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,860 mi
Last recorded169,860 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV669 FAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 169,860 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills and rear arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 165,663 miles

Front Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

under body corrison

Pass 16 Aug 2016 160,823 miles

Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (2.4.C.3c)

all round suspension front and rear rusty corroded slightly

Fail 13 Aug 2016 160,822 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened as marked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 154,721 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 154,699 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 145,766 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 145,766 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 129,757 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 129,734 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 120,079 miles

very slight play front suspension

Pass 13 Jul 2011 111,561 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 111,559 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,632 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 100,309 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 100,309 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,542 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 76,237 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

small chip o/s headlight glass

Pass 21 Aug 2006 68,811 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 62,097 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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V669 FAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V669 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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V669 FAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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