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V832 FCF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

194,752 mi
Last recorded194,752 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV832 FCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 194,752 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 185,003 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 180,609 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 161,278 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 157,688 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 155,634 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 155,587 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2012 153,606 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 153,606 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 149,626 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,742 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 142,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 135,932 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 127,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 119,343 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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V832 FCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 V832 FCF, 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 V832 FCF registered?

V832 FCF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V832 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V832 FCF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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