MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,243 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators incorrect colour all front and rear (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge ()
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Inner track rod end balljoint worn
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
front and rear suspension bushes perished and deteriorating.
no1 injector leaking combustion gas
substantial widespread general corrosion.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
dampness on fuel tank indicating poss leak, further investigation recommended.
general deterioration of suspension bushes evident
substantial widespread general corrosion. further investigation recommended requiring the removal of parts.
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
dampness on fuel tank indicating poss leak, further investigation recommended.
general deterioration of suspension bushes evident
substantial widespread general corrosion. further investigation recommended requiring the removal of parts.
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.
Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
brake inspection / service recommended.
general corrosion, further investigation recommended as there are many under body covers preventing full inspection.
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc corroded.
Offside Front brake can be felt dragging when rotated by hand, further investigation recommended.
POSS BONNET CATCH DEFECT, INVESTIGATION RECOMMENDED.
brake inspection / service recommended.
general corrosion, further investigation recommended as there are many under body covers preventing full inspection.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
bas/asr lamp illuminated
rear reg plate deteriorating
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
front brake pads appear to be worn low
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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V241 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 V241 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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V241 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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