MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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))
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
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
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)
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)
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.
advice † slight play in nearside drag link bush. †lift in nearside frount lower balljoint. †frount &rear discs worn.and pads low.
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
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)
slight lift in frount lower balljoints †slight weep from steering damper †rear tyres worn .will soon need attension
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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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