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V766 FKU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

206,461 mi
Last recorded206,461 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV766 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 206,461 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills and under body corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 202,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner track rods (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 202,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner track rods (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 195,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 195,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Over tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 190,098 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 184,662 miles

FRont wiper blade slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 180,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 173,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 167,291 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 160,766 miles

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 7 Oct 2008 152,326 miles

front brake pads low

rear off side tyre on limit

Pass 8 Oct 2007 144,040 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 136,100 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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V766 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 V766 FKU, 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 V766 FKU registered?

V766 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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