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V768 FDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,401 mi
Last recorded108,401 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV768 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,401 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

osf wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2009 102,110 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

damage to offside front bumper / both front rear wheel arches corroding / all doors coroding / air bag light on / offside front tyre worn inner edge outer wall cracking / nearside front outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2008 141,826 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 141,825 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 127,825 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 126,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 118,423 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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V768 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 V768 FDT, 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 V768 FDT registered?

V768 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

Is V768 FDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for V768 FDT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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