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V63 FHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

84,818 mi
Last recorded84,818 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV63 FHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2022 84,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 83,679 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 82,249 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 82,247 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 80,642 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 80,626 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/floor brace at side of wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,745 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 78,694 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,561 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 77,525 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 75,686 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 73,503 miles

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

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)

both inner sills at rear slightly corroded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

offside front top of spring slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,247 miles

both rear shockers slighty corroded on casing

Fail 19 Jan 2015 71,247 miles

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

both rear shockers slighty corroded on casing

Pass 21 Jan 2014 68,899 miles

nearside and offside centre of floors as a small patch of corrosion

one of four fuel pipes slighty corroded

osr sill slighty corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 68,894 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside and offside centre of floors as a small patch of corrosion

one of four fuel pipes slighty corroded

osr sill slighty corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2013 66,474 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel pipes looking corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2012 64,081 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 64,080 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 61,385 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 57,846 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 55,338 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 52,818 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 49,261 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 46,125 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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V63 FHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 V63 FHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V63 FHC registered?

V63 FHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 1999.

Is V63 FHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V63 FHC shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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