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V833 FSF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

178,073 mi
Last recorded178,073 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV833 FSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2024 178,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff Oil leak, but not excessive

Fail 27 Nov 2024 178,073 miles

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

Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Front to Rear (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

General under body corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear diff Oil leak, but not excessive

Pass 2 Dec 2023 172,174 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 172,174 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

General body corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 163,094 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Electronic stability control component slightly damaged (7.12 (c))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced 2x bothsides ( floor areas) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Front to rear various corriosn ( various body panels)

Nearside Front wing corroded ( no sharp edges)

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2x bothsides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 150,061 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front to rear various floor area corroded

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (corroded) (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 137,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 123,000 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 115,881 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,870 miles

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

Rear diff weaping fluid

Fail 15 Dec 2017 112,697 miles

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

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

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

Rear diff weaping fluid

Pass 17 Dec 2016 109,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 106,299 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 103,408 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 103,408 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 100,196 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 100,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 97,532 miles

n/s front washer jet blocked and temporary washer jet fitted to o/s front.

Fail 12 Dec 2012 97,532 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,973 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount is very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2010 90,204 miles

Centre exhaust mount is very rusty

N/S/R tyre is badly periahed ant at the limit of 1.6mm at ther time of test

Slight lift in O/S/F lower ball joint

Slight movement in N/S/F wheel bearing

Tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 7 Dec 2009 87,293 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

brakes feel slightly spongy

Pass 10 Dec 2008 84,652 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 84,652 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

both rear diff mounting bushes have failed bonding and may benefit from replacement

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Dec 2007 80,718 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 80,718 miles

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

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

both rear brake hoses starting to perish.

front brake pads may be low.

metal power steering pipes at steering box corroding

n/s front tyre badley perished on side wall & in tread.

n/s rear tyre on legal limit & badley perished on side wall & in tread.

o/s rear tyre badley perished on side wall & in tread

slight damage to o/s head light lens

slight play in n/s front steering idler mounting bush.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 77,077 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 77,077 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake fliud below max mark

fuel filter/pump support bracket corroding

limited access to boot area

n/s/f indicator loosing its colour

o/s and n/s rear flex hoses perishing

o/s/f headlamp damaged

plastic oversills fitted

power steering pipes corrroding under bonnet

slight play in steering gear across axle

surface corrosion various hydraulic pipes

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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V833 FSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 V833 FSF, 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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V833 FSF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 1999.

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