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V697 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

122,648 mi
Last recorded122,648 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV697 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 122,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 122,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 104,929 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 95,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 91,966 miles

Front both nearside and offside wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing sharp edge

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arch outer sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 21 Oct 2019 90,374 miles

Front both nearside and offside wheel arches slightly corroded but not causing sharp edges

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,509 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 30 Oct 2017 81,192 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (5.2.6)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 1 Nov 2016 77,840 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 73,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,519 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 63,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,633 miles

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses cracking

Fail 12 Dec 2012 58,633 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear brake hoses cracking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,917 miles

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

unable to check fuel and brake lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 8 Dec 2009 43,815 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 39,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,778 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 35,387 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 35,386 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

f brakes getting low

nail osr tyre

Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,872 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 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,397cc 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 FPF, 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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What year was V697 FPF registered?

V697 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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