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V695 FLF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

104,401 mi
Last recorded104,401 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV695 FLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2018 104,401 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 101,848 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 101,848 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 95,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly at outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly at outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 89,235 miles

Front wiper blade deteriorated

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides casings corroded (2.7.2a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear deteriorating (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 85,850 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blade deteriorated slightly recommend replacement

Fail 27 Sep 2014 85,824 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front wiper blade deteriorated slightly recommend replacement

Pass 2 Oct 2013 83,637 miles

Slight damage to screen bottom centre.

indicators pale.

Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,881 miles

advise power steering fluid leak

Pass 28 Sep 2011 79,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 73,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 70,172 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 65,643 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,640 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,002 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 53,002 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 47,219 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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V695 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 V695 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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V695 FLF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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