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Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

V690 FYCMOT history

V690 FYC is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 9 Nov 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 56,330 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2025.

V690 FYC silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
56,330 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2025
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V690 FYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V690 FYC was last recorded at 56,330 miles on 16 Aug 2025, 2,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,437 miles · 19 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,893 miles
Average per year
2,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 56,330 miles
  • 2024 – 53,437 miles
  • 2023 – 50,359 miles
  • 2022 – 47,948 miles
  • 2021 – 44,219 miles
  • 2020 – 40,675 miles
  • 2019 – 39,481 miles
  • 2018 – 36,688 miles
  • 2017 – 34,540 miles
  • 2016 – 32,003 miles
  • 2015 – 29,468 miles
  • 2014 – 26,601 miles
  • 2013 – 21,915 miles
  • 2012 – 17,994 miles
  • 2011 – 15,424 miles
  • 2010 – 12,157 miles
  • 2009 – 8,823 miles
  • 2008 – 8,153 miles
  • 2007 – 7,867 miles
  • 2006 – 7,610 miles
  • 2005 – 7,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,330 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,330 miles (+2,893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,330 miles
    Test number
    969909663164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass53,437 miles (+8)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,437 miles
    Test number
    989785752787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing and rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull slightly sticky in operation
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting under and around vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly damaged
  3. Fail53,429 miles (+3,070)1 dangerous10 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,429 miles
    Test number
    290501839403
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring cup (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
  4. Pass50,359 miles (+2,411)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    50,359 miles
    Test number
    734124328671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass47,948 miles (+3,729)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    47,948 miles
    Test number
    522720132042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass44,219 miles (+3,544)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    44,219 miles
    Test number
    973823256483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,675 miles (+1,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    40,675 miles
    Test number
    949328526932
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rears GREASED (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass39,481 miles (+2,793)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    39,481 miles
    Test number
    434753818368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass36,688 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,688 miles
    Test number
    545077742706
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass34,540 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,540 miles
    Test number
    756649719613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass32,003 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,003 miles
    Test number
    900243431680

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,468 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    710627324196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,601 miles (+4,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    26,601 miles
    Test number
    645078584292
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside drop arm thrust pin/play
  14. Pass21,915 miles (+3,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    21,915 miles
    Test number
    509928183212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
  15. Pass17,994 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,994 miles
    Test number
    617439582232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,424 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    15,424 miles
    Test number
    337884291249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,157 miles (+3,334)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,157 miles
    Test number
    730025300343
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
  18. Pass8,823 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    8,823 miles
    Test number
    402423299227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,153 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,153 miles
    Test number
    773613288272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass7,867 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    7,867 miles
    Test number
    260093487234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass7,610 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    7,610 miles
    Test number
    932359986277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    7,256 miles
    Test number
    370001795237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V690 FYC

Does V690 FYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V690 FYC expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V690 FYC?
The MOT on V690 FYC expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V690 FYC done?
V690 FYC was recorded at 56,330 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2025, an average of 2,475 miles a year.
Has V690 FYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V690 FYC has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on V690 FYC ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on V690 FYC find?
V690 FYC passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge; offside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 1 more.

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