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V78 FNS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,447 mi
Last recorded127,447 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV78 FNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2009 127,447 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 127,446 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 120,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 120,040 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 103,400 miles
Fail 28 May 2007 103,400 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

1) O/S/R TYRE 2MM †2) O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE †3) DIESEL GLOW PLUG WARNING LIGHT ON

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 101,161 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 101,161 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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V78 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 V78 FNS, 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 V78 FNS registered?

V78 FNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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