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V119 FJB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

133,657 mi
Last recorded133,657 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV119 FJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 133,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 121,051 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 121,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 78,304 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F ARCH LINERS MISSING.

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 78,174 miles

Nearside Front front arch liner missing.

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

Offside Front Upper spring mount has had a recent repair.

Offside Front front arch liner missing.

Offside Front jacking bung area slightly corroded.

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

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded.

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,850 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 76,840 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,098 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 74,847 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,334 miles

Front bumper partially adrift at o/s/f corner

o/s/r front trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2017 72,331 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Barrel bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Barrel bush (2.4.G.2)

Front bumper partially adrift at o/s/f corner

Wiper blades smearing

o/s/r front trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,819 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,732 miles

Engine under-tray fitted

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Surface rust around both offside wheel arch's

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,934 miles

4 wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f arch liner broken.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 62,932 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

4 wheel trims fitted at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f arch liner broken.

o/s/f jacking bung missing.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 59,392 miles

Corrosion o/s/f arch.

Corrosion, resulting in a hole on n/s/r boot floor by exhaust hanger mounting.Attention soon.Not near a prescribed area.

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f arch liner broken/missing

o/s/f jacking bung missing, & sill cover damaged.

Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,392 miles

Corrosion o/s/f arch.

Corrosion, resulting in a hole on n/s/r boot floor by exhaust hanger mounting.Attention soon.Not near a prescribed area.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f arch liner broken/missing

o/s/f jacking bung missing, & sill cover damaged.

Pass 2 Oct 2012 55,954 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 53,214 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 50,713 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 50,712 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,212 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,526 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 38,230 miles

front discs ridged

Fail 21 Sep 2006 32,827 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

disc's getting low all round

rear brake flexy's perished

Pass 21 Sep 2006 32,827 miles

disc's getting low all round

rear brake flexy's perished

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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V119 FJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 V119 FJB, 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 V119 FJB registered?

V119 FJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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