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V233 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,157 mi
Last recorded120,157 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV233 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 120,157 miles

Corrosion to o/s outer sill and B post. Plastic covers fitted

General corrosion to rear suspension components and underside.

Fail 21 Sep 2026 120,157 miles

Corrosion to o/s outer sill and B post. Plastic covers fitted

General corrosion to rear suspension components and underside.

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2025 113,477 miles

N/S handbrake readng low

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Slight play n steering idler bush

Pass 6 Sep 2024 112,011 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 110,914 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake low effort

Pass 16 Sep 2022 110,105 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 107,708 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 106,316 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 101,772 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 93,706 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (i))

metal brake pipes slightly rusty

slight corrosion on brake ferrules

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,976 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front slight play from inner steering arm

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 79,196 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 69,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear metal fuel hoses corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2015 69,148 miles

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

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

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

Rear metal fuel hoses corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 61,095 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all indicator bulbs are a little faded

Fail 22 Sep 2014 61,095 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all indicator bulbs are a little faded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 56,952 miles

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

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

front brake pads are getting a little low

nearside rear parking brake is a little poor

off-side door mirror glass is a little insecure

Pass 19 Sep 2012 53,551 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,512 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,149 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 43,163 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 39,046 miles

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

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 13 Sep 2006 34,915 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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V233 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V233 FBY, 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 V233 FBY registered?

V233 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V233 FBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for V233 FBY shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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