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V991 FFR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

166,342 mi
Last recorded166,342 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV991 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 166,342 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 166,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 160,647 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 156,209 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 6 Feb 2014 156,209 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in steering rack ends

Pass 11 Feb 2013 152,292 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary repair made to nsf position light, output unaffected

Pass 8 Feb 2012 147,558 miles

Lower than expected effort measured on nearside rear handbrake effort, rear brakes may need djustment or repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 147,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Lower than expected effort measured on nearside rear handbrake effort, rear brakes may need djustment or repair

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Feb 2011 142,616 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear/play on steering rack when right hand lock is applied, not excessive

Very slight binding on drivers front wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2011 142,616 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight wear/play on steering rack when right hand lock is applied, not excessive

Very slight binding on drivers front wheel

Pass 5 Feb 2010 137,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 137,429 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 133,351 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 127,505 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 127,505 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 120,729 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf tyre starting to crack

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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V991 FFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 V991 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 V991 FFR registered?

V991 FFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 1999.

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