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V787 AFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,916 mi
Last recorded167,916 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV787 AFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 167,916 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 158,020 miles

ADVISE N/S/FRONT TYRE STARTING TO WEAR ON INNER EDGE

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 151,567 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,818 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 115,580 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,141 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 97,141 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 82,160 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 82,160 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,262 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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V787 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V787 AFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V787 AFC registered?

V787 AFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.

Is V787 AFC safe to buy?

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