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V989 FFR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,211 mi
Last recorded130,211 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV989 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 130,211 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 119,636 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 110,572 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 110,572 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 101,531 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2010 90,249 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 90,249 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2009 80,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 70,190 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 70,190 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2007 58,372 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 54,027 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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V989 FFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V989 FFR, 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 V989 FFR registered?

V989 FFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V989 FFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V989 FFR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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