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V792 FLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,844 mi
Last recorded133,844 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV792 FLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2018 133,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring mount (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering spring mount (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 127,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 118,346 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 112,076 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 101,924 miles

nearside front tyre edge worn

offside front wing/doors damaged

Fail 6 May 2014 101,878 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside front mirror glass missing

nearside front tyre edge worn

offside front wing/doors damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,615 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 84,131 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 79,781 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 72,109 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 66,953 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 63,007 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 57,922 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 57,403 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 48,800 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2005 44,287 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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V792 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 V792 FLN, 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 V792 FLN registered?

V792 FLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V792 FLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V792 FLN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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