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V791 FKU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,849 mi
Last recorded165,849 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV791 FKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 165,849 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front side mirror secured by tape but not likely to fall off

Offside Front wing has tape on

Offside Rear wheel arch has tape on

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers fitted and undertrays not allowing full inspection of components

Fail 4 Mar 2020 165,265 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded brake pipe (1.1.21 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

doors, sills ,floor and wheel arches rusting

Pass 18 Feb 2019 156,484 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear, o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted. o/s/r wheel arch rusting

Fail 18 Feb 2019 156,484 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 front to rear, o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and both front (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted. o/s/r wheel arch rusting

Pass 5 Mar 2018 149,745 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 front to rear, o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r, n/s/r chassis section (2.4.A.3)

covers fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 140,366 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2016 140,366 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both rear (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 131,200 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 FRONT TO REAR, O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 123,839 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 123,839 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 114,025 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,775 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 87,346 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 87,261 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 80,420 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 72,967 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/r tyre near limit

slight dampness of fuel around high pressure pump

Pass 1 Nov 2007 66,849 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2006 60,772 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 60,772 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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V791 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V791 FKU, 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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V791 FKU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 1999.

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