MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,002 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Cracked nearside headlamp,condensation offside headlamp
Front washer jets partial blockage(advise)
Noises from suspect auxiliary drive under load.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside,nearside front indicator lenses slight damage.
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Slight play in steering joints under load advise.
Various surface corrosion around vehicle advise
Windscreen stone chipped,advise front wiper blade replacement.
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Cracked nearside headlamp,condensation offside headlamp.
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front washer jets partial blockage.
Noises from suspect auxiliary drive under load.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside,nearside front indicator lenses slight damage.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Slight play in steering arms under load.
Various surface corrosion around vehicle advise.
Windscreen stone chipped.
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
rear number plate in poor condition
srs light on
slight damage to screen
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
slight damage to screen
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V185 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 V185 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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What year was V185 FCB registered?
V185 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.
Is V185 FCB safe to buy?
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