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V421 FCG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,498 mi
Last recorded81,498 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV421 FCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 81,498 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2024 69,900 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2023 52,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 51,451 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Fail 6 Sep 2022 51,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 20 Sep 2021 49,794 miles

Underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Fail 5 May 2021 49,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber casing rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2019 49,538 miles

Vehicle underside has been under sealed to various areas

Pass 19 Apr 2018 48,442 miles

Central Rear brake pipe retaining bracket corroded, anti-corrosion paint worn off

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail/bracket within rear bush mountain point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 47,369 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 46,322 miles

Offside Rear Inner rim corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Sill needs re under-sill

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,324 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 43,229 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 42,096 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,169 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 41,167 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

both rear coil springs rusty

rear brakes uneven

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,747 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate

Pass 28 Apr 2009 38,617 miles

all rear suapension heavily rusted

both front coil spring rusty and nearside spring mounting rusty

both front lower suspension arm have been painted

both rear coil springs heavily rusted

offside rear inner sill, end cap rusty and nearside rear floor rusty

offside rear rim heavily rusted

Pass 30 Apr 2008 37,612 miles

advise surface rust front lower arms

Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 35,127 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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V421 FCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 V421 FCG, 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 V421 FCG registered?

V421 FCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

Is V421 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V421 FCG shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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