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V872 FPF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,560 mi
Last recorded160,560 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV872 FPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 160,560 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 150,796 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 150,791 miles

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

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside tail light partially inoperative

Pass 21 Jun 2010 141,751 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 133,234 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 132,835 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,268 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 117,337 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2006 105,014 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 105,014 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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V872 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V872 FPF, 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 V872 FPF registered?

V872 FPF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V872 FPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V872 FPF shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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