MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,527 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust slight corroded
Front Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
all four wheel arches slight corroded
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust slight corroded
Front Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both side (1.1.12 (b) (i))
all four wheel arches slight corroded
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective gearbox bracket (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre support (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
all four wheel arches are corroded
slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
nearside front wheel arch corroded
offside front wheel arch corroded
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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V859 FLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 V859 FLE, 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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V859 FLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.
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