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V241 FBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

219,243 mi
Last recorded219,243 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV241 FBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 219,243 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 219,081 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Oct 2019 210,589 miles

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.

Pass 1 Oct 2018 196,199 miles

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.

Fail 19 Sep 2018 196,180 miles

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.

Pass 26 Oct 2017 189,973 miles

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.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 189,912 miles

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.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 184,970 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 174,403 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 165,122 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 165,074 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

bas/asr lamp illuminated

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2013 153,056 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 153,056 miles

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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 142,944 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 142,944 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

front brake pads appear to be worn low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 128,738 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 128,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 112,045 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 96,412 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 81,984 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 81,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 64,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 58,116 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 50,810 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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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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What year was V241 FBY registered?

V241 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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