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V859 FLE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,527 mi
Last recorded207,527 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV859 FLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 207,527 miles

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))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 202,602 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 197,509 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2018 197,509 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 197,381 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 191,499 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 184,341 miles

slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake

Fail 28 Nov 2016 184,341 miles

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

slightly low braking effort on nearside parking brake

Pass 16 Nov 2015 175,947 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 164,369 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 156,193 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 152,101 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 138,586 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 127,260 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 117,492 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 117,492 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 111,809 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 106,344 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 95,653 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 90,412 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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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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What year was V859 FLE registered?

V859 FLE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1999.

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