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3073 EH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

55,933 mi
Last recorded55,933 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3073 EH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 53,242 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 50,069 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 47,346 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,073 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 41,824 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 41,824 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 39,968 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 39,968 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 35,979 miles

Rear both rear tyre inner walls perishing

Pass 23 Feb 2018 32,758 miles

both rear tyres perrishing on inner walls

Fail 22 Feb 2018 32,758 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perrishing on inner walls

Pass 6 Mar 2017 29,728 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 29,728 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 26,620 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 18,798 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 18,798 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 15,494 miles

bas/asr light on

Pass 6 Feb 2012 13,579 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,555 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 13,460 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 12,243 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 10,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,836 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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3073 EH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 3073 EH, 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 3073 EH registered?

3073 EH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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