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V916 FGN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

177,105 mi
Last recorded177,105 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV916 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2013 177,105 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front & rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2013 177,105 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front & rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 168,985 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 164,274 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 156,236 miles

All wheel arches corroded,

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SMALL cut on n/s/r tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2010 156,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

All wheel arches corroded,

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SMALL cut on n/s/r tyre.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2009 147,865 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyre inner shoulders showing wear

Fail 7 May 2009 147,335 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 137,451 miles

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

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

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

handbrake check nearside low reading?

Pass 23 Apr 2007 128,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 118,027 miles

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

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

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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V916 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 V916 FGN, 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 V916 FGN registered?

V916 FGN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 November 1999.

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