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V909 FDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

162,859 mi
Last recorded162,859 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV909 FDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 162,859 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

general corrosion to underbody

Fail 6 Jul 2013 157,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2013 157,125 miles

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

both rear flexible brake hoses perished

exhaust corroded

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 156,165 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit (Att soon)

Exhaust corroded

Front anti-roll bar mountings corroded (Chassis)

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

Front suspension components corroded

Front suspension suspension arm mountings corroded (Chassis)

Front tyre treads wearing low

Movement in both front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Offside front trackrod gaitor perished

Offside rear mud-guard trim loose

Power assisted hydraulic pipes corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear sub-frame and mounting areas corroded

Sills covered

Fail 30 May 2012 156,165 miles

Both rear tyres worn to legal limit (Att soon)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust corroded

Front anti-roll bar mountings corroded (Chassis)

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

Front suspension components corroded

Front suspension suspension arm mountings corroded (Chassis)

Front tyre treads wearing low

Movement in both front outer anti-roll bar bushes

Offside front trackrod gaitor perished

Offside rear mud-guard trim loose

Power assisted hydraulic pipes corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear sub-frame and mounting areas corroded

Sills covered

Pass 12 Mar 2011 155,433 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 31 Dec 2010 155,433 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cills covered

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

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

Front brake discs and pads wearing low

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

Front suspension mounting areas corroded (chassis)

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

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Rear sub-frame corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2009 141,773 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 129,035 miles

front exhaust bracket broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge and just above legal limit

offside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2008 129,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge and just above legal limit

offside front tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 116,933 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 116,096 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 105,118 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 105,114 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

exhaust centre bracket corroded

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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V909 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V909 FDT, 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 V909 FDT registered?

V909 FDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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