MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,270 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
general corrosion to body panels, doors, tailgate, wheel arches ect.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sharp edge to bumper (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
general corrosion to body panels, doors, tailgate, wheel arches ect.
Both front brake flexi hoses badly perishing
Both front shock absorber lower bushes splitting slightly
Corrosion on both rear outer sills/door shuts, but mostly obscured by plastic sill covers
Driver's seat belt fraying
Front brake pads starting to wear thin
Offside front side light dim
Surface rust on body panels, wings, tailgate etc but not causing sharp edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Both front brake flexi hoses badly perishing
Both front shock absorber lower bushes splitting slightly
Corrosion on both rear outer sills/door shuts, but mostly obscured by plastic sill covers
Driver's seat belt fraying
Front brake pads starting to wear thin
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside front side light dim
Surface rust on body panels, wings, tailgate etc but not causing sharp edges
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s side repeater lens missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
o/s side repeater lens missing
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside indicator lens missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside indicator lens missing
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inside edges
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to inspect
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Plastic covers fitted over outer sills unable to inspect
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brakes slightly out of balance
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Rear brakes slightly out of balance
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front registration plate cracked.
Rear number plate in poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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V265 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 V265 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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V265 FBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.
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