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V820 FHL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,477 mi
Last recorded130,477 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV820 FHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 130,477 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 129,557 miles

both front wheel tyes wearing on inner edge

slight play in both wheel bearings

Fail 21 Sep 2011 129,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both front wheel tyes wearing on inner edge

slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 10 Sep 2010 120,228 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust mid section hanger corroded

rubber missing off handbrake pedal

slight oil leak rocker cover

Pass 23 Sep 2009 109,171 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake pedal rubber missing

Fail 9 Sep 2009 108,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake pedal rubber missing

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,259 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 97,259 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 85,863 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rust on wheel arch's

surface cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall

wheel trims scuffed and cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2006 74,430 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 22 Sep 2005 62,031 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 62,020 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in tyre

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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V820 FHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V820 FHL, 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 V820 FHL registered?

V820 FHL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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