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V84 FTA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

193,114 mi
Last recorded193,114 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV84 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 193,114 miles

air bag light stays on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 180,614 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 171,182 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2009 171,182 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 156,753 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 142,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 128,576 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 114,482 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 114,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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V84 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V84 FTA, 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 V84 FTA registered?

V84 FTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

Is V84 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V84 FTA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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