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V202 FCB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

151,201 mi
Last recorded151,201 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV202 FCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 151,201 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 23 Dec 2015 150,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front indicator lense cover missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 145,260 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 145,260 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 142,587 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 135,106 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 127,004 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 118,722 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 110,351 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 106,598 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 103,094 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 97,265 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 91,269 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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V202 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V202 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 V202 FCB registered?

V202 FCB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 1999.

Is V202 FCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for V202 FCB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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