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V992 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,318 mi
Last recorded130,318 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV992 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2022 130,318 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 127,557 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 127,504 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 125,668 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 125,527 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 124,864 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 124,864 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 123,467 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 123,467 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 122,689 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 121,810 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 120,345 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 118,967 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 114,373 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 107,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 99,724 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 99,722 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 92,299 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 79,172 miles

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

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

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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V992 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 V992 FBY, 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 V992 FBY registered?

V992 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V992 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V992 FBY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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