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V671 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,080 mi
Last recorded131,080 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV671 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 131,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 124,107 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 124,005 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 107,332 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 97,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 84,563 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 71,403 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2006 58,387 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 58,311 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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V671 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 V671 FBY, 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

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What year was V671 FBY registered?

V671 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is V671 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V671 FBY shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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