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V695 FYC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,846 mi
Last recorded68,846 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV695 FYC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,846 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 68,840 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 67,633 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,356 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 64,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 608,823 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 57,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,960 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,960 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 49,793 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,431 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,982 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 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FYC, 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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How do I check the history of V695 FYC?

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What year was V695 FYC registered?

V695 FYC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V695 FYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V695 FYC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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