Mercedes-Benz C
Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,799 cc
V89 FCBMOT history
V89 FCB is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 29 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 97,099 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 97,099 mi
- At MOT on 30 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 21 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,253 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V89 FCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- C
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,799 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Oct 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V89 FCB was last recorded at 97,099 miles on 30 Dec 2025, 3,354 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 93,745 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,354 miles
- Average per year
- 3,253 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 97,099 miles
- 2024 – 93,145 miles
- 2022 – 91,608 miles
- 2021 – 88,754 miles
- 2020 – 87,521 miles
- 2018 – 85,515 miles
- 2017 – 79,729 miles
- 2015 – 75,334 miles
- 2014 – 69,175 miles
- 2013 – 63,559 miles
- 2012 – 59,988 miles
- 2011 – 57,605 miles
- 2010 – 53,868 miles
- 2009 – 49,455 miles
- 2008 – 44,869 miles
- 2007 – 40,960 miles
- 2006 – 32,287 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass97,099 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass97,099 miles (+3,354)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 97,099 miles
- Test number
- 707318691073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,745 miles (+600)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 93,745 miles
- Test number
- 428258877780
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass93,145 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,145 miles
- Test number
- 290602577125
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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))
Fail93,141 miles (+1,533)7 dangerous6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,141 miles
- Test number
- 773396710621
- DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system on subframe (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on subframe below sump (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroded
Pass91,608 miles (+1,647)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 91,608 miles
- Test number
- 116032393578
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,961 miles (+1,207)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 89,961 miles
- Test number
- 922716866540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,754 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 88,754 miles
- Test number
- 768623764111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,521 miles (+2,006)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 87,521 miles
- Test number
- 179063181169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,515 miles (+3,331)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 85,515 miles
- Test number
- 572984759271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,184 miles (+2,455)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 82,184 miles
- Test number
- 932684484732
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,729 miles (+4,395)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 79,729 miles
- Test number
- 477471794110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,334 miles (+6,159)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 75,334 miles
- Test number
- 158368602937
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,175 miles (+2,560)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 69,175 miles
- Test number
- 375091564361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,615 miles (+3,056)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 66,615 miles
- Test number
- 137364504047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,559 miles (+3,571)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,559 miles
- Test number
- 437670913093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,988 miles (+2,383)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 59,988 miles
- Test number
- 506071712094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,605 miles (+3,737)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,605 miles
- Test number
- 689081611093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,868 miles (+4,413)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 53,868 miles
- Test number
- 184264010062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,455 miles (+4,586)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 49,455 miles
- Test number
- 903699119087
- NoteBoth front tyres worn to the limit
Pass44,869 miles (+3,909)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 44,869 miles
- Test number
- 904728318002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,960 miles (+8,673)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 40,960 miles
- Test number
- 543748617085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 32,287 miles
- Test number
- 200936026075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,287 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,287 miles
- Test number
- 201116126068
- Repaired at testDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Questions about V89 FCB
- Does V89 FCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V89 FCB is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V89 FCB?
- The MOT on V89 FCB is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V89 FCB done?
- V89 FCB was recorded at 97,099 miles at its MOT on 30 Dec 2025, an average of 3,253 miles a year.
- Has V89 FCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V89 FCB has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V89 FCB 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 V89 FCB find?
- V89 FCB passed its latest MOT on 30 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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