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V770 FEX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

202,073 mi
Last recorded202,073 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV770 FEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 202,073 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 199,364 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 196,561 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 193,555 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 190,710 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 190,705 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 186,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 182,480 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 177,860 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 177,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 167,246 miles

front reg plate cracked

Fail 23 Oct 2008 167,246 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front reg plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2007 158,382 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 158,382 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 153,479 miles

fuel pipes at pump and fiter deteriorating

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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V770 FEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V770 FEX, 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 V770 FEX registered?

V770 FEX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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The MOT history for V770 FEX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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