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V771 FLH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,241 mi
Last recorded109,241 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV771 FLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,241 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 106,131 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 103,763 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 18 Mar 2016 103,365 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance to front brakes

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 102,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 101,000 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 100,980 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 99,820 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 98,306 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 98,306 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2011 96,346 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 96,345 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2010 94,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 94,188 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 86,738 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 79,072 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 71,840 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,748 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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V771 FLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V771 FLH, 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 V771 FLH registered?

V771 FLH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V771 FLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V771 FLH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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