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V806 FSX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,874 mi
Last recorded105,874 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV806 FSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2012 105,874 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

front brake discs badly corroded and worn

oil leak at rear diff

Pass 1 Dec 2011 98,780 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise exhaust heat shield inscure top side rear silencer

Pass 31 Dec 2010 94,430 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,675 miles

advise to replace o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise to replace rear parts of o/s n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 29 Dec 2008 81,752 miles

slight corrosion part of main brake pipe to flex pipe o/s/r n/s/r

wear out with 3/4 tread breadth o/s/f n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 Dec 2007 72,909 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 62,573 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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V806 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V806 FSX, 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 V806 FSX registered?

V806 FSX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 October 1999.

Is V806 FSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for V806 FSX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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