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V805 FHG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,497 mi
Last recorded127,497 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 FHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 127,497 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 117,095 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 105,473 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 105,473 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 102,602 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 100,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 97,831 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 94,026 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 89,962 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 85,751 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 81,517 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 81,517 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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V805 FHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V805 FHG, 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 V805 FHG registered?

V805 FHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 November 1999.

Is V805 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V805 FHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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