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V109 FCB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

133,669 mi
Last recorded133,669 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 FCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2022 133,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by ABS unit (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 133,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe near abs unit under bonnet corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all corroded at some point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front side lights different colours

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner joints ()

Rear reverse lights n/w

Pass 22 Oct 2020 132,675 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded at some point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front side lights different colour

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lights not working

Fail 15 Oct 2020 132,661 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98 % worn approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all springs corroded at some point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both inner track rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front side lights different colour

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion on chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Rear reverse lights not working

Pass 17 Oct 2019 131,983 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes from pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Reverse lights inop

Slight oil leak from engine

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 130,864 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

n/s mirror missing

n/s/r hub bush gaitor split

slight play in drag link

Pass 18 Oct 2017 129,737 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump along nearside chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four wheel arches slight corrosion

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 129,737 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump along nearside chassis leg (3.6.B.2c)

Central exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all four wheel arches slight corrosion

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 128,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion all four arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside door mirror missing

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 128,630 miles

Body has slight corrosion all four arches (6.1.B.2)

Nearside door mirror missing

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 127,412 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes from from abs unit along front chassis leg poss caused by washer fluid bottle leak (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inside edge,just meets mot min standard (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust heat shields loose

n/s door mirror missing

poly v belt worn

stone chips in front screen

wipers smearing

Pass 16 Oct 2014 126,533 miles

Nearside (non obligatory) wing mirror not fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2013 125,357 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no reverse lights

Pass 17 Oct 2013 125,357 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

no reverse lights

Pass 26 Oct 2012 124,718 miles

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

No reverse lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 124,717 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Flasher not working on stalk

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

No reverse lights

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 122,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 122,944 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 121,290 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 117,775 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 15 Oct 2009 117,775 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 115,055 miles

Both rear tyres have nails in them

Front discs corroded on inner face and pads low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 115,055 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both rear tyres have nails in them

Front discs corroded on inner face and pads low

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 19 Oct 2007 109,023 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advice † slight play in nearside drag link bush. †lift in nearside frount lower balljoint. †frount &rear discs worn.and pads low.

Pass 19 Oct 2007 109,023 miles

advice † slight play in nearside drag link bush. †lift in nearside frount lower balljoint. †frount &rear discs worn.and pads low.

Fail 15 Oct 2007 169,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

a.s.r.light.on

b.a.s.light.on.

front.and.rear.discs.lips

front.pads.low

Pass 12 Oct 2006 94,761 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 80,749 miles

slight lift in frount lower balljoints †slight weep from steering damper †rear tyres worn .will soon need attension

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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V109 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 V109 FCB, 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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V109 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 1999.

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