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V734 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,805 mi
Last recorded99,805 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV734 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2013 99,805 miles

corrosion in brake pipes(limited vision on exact condition)

corrosion in rear coil springs

Pass 2 Aug 2012 99,495 miles

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

bas-esp light illuminated on dash at times

corrosion in both front brake pipes to front hoses

corrosion in rear coil springs,exact condition unknown

Fail 30 Jul 2012 99,493 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

bas-esp light illuminated on dash at times

corrosion in both front brake pipes to front hoses

corrosion in rear coil springs,exact condition unknown

Pass 3 Aug 2011 99,005 miles

corrosion in brake pipes to front hoses and 1 x brake pipe to abs pump

corrosion in nearside front coil spring and both rear springs,exact condition unknown,limited vision

nearside rear tyre on the limit(advise renewing).195/65/15

Pass 20 Aug 2010 98,400 miles

corrosion in nearside front coil spring,advise renewing asap to prevent breakage occuring

nearside rear tyre on the limit . (195/65/15)

number plates deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2009 97,564 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 97,564 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

some footpedal travel

corrosion forming on brake pipes under bonnet

slight play in off side front lower ball joint

Pass 2 Jul 2008 89,988 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front number plate in poor condition.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,839 miles

Both no plates starting to deterioate

Rear exhaust section very slight leak

Fail 3 Jul 2007 74,839 miles

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

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

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

Both no plates starting to de-laminate

Rear exhaust section has a very slight leak

Pass 1 Jul 2006 42,221 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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V734 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V734 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 V734 FPF registered?

V734 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V734 FPF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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