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V871 FKY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,242 mi
Last recorded105,242 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV871 FKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 May 2016 105,242 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,261 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 98,980 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 95,693 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 85,829 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 81,152 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 76,490 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,455 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 64,712 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 54,055 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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V871 FKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V871 FKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V871 FKY registered?

V871 FKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V871 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V871 FKY shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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