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V697 AFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

68,517 mi
Last recorded68,517 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 68,517 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 56,939 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 56,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 56,335 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 56,100 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 56,100 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 55,591 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 55,167 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 54,783 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 54,783 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 54,311 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 53,715 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 53,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 52,602 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 52,055 miles

o/s rear tyre low and cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 May 2011 51,524 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 50,932 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 50,277 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2009 50,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 49,441 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 48,550 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,980 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 45,980 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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V697 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V697 AFC, 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 V697 AFC registered?

V697 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1999.

Is V697 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V697 AFC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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