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103 FHO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

128,947 mi
Last recorded128,947 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration103 FHO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2023 128,947 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn UPPER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Floor in such a condition it is likely to cause load insecurity or instability CORRODED & HOLED (6.2.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured ALL FOUR (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,710 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2021 123,106 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 123,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength coil spring cup corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis where wishbone bolts in (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 120,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear diff leaking

Pass 28 May 2019 115,177 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front shock absorbers and springs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2019 115,176 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front front shock absorbers and springs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,226 miles

rear coil springs corroded slight play front wheel bearings & steering

Pass 10 Jun 2017 104,978 miles

slight play rear wheel bearings all 4 tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2016 98,554 miles

rear tyres wearing close to limit

Pass 8 Jun 2015 92,870 miles

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

slight play in steering

Pass 28 May 2014 88,080 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight play in steering joints

Pass 12 Jun 2013 82,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 77,095 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust showing signs of deteriation

n/s/f tyre showing signs of deteriation

unable to fully check inner of both rear disc,s due to back plates being fitted

Pass 24 May 2011 71,864 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 71,864 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)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 68,351 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 66,023 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 61,886 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 60,227 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 54,539 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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103 FHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 103 FHO, 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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103 FHO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1999.

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