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G459 HWO

1990 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

140,570 mi
Last recorded140,570 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG459 HWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 140,570 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 133,753 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 133,718 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 129,715 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 122,095 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 116,529 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 114,210 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 110,564 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 109,587 miles

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

the exhaust syatem is slightly corroded

there is an oil leak on the rear differantial

Fail 12 Nov 2012 126,233 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff leaking oil

Pass 12 Nov 2012 126,233 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Dec 2011 122,669 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 121,885 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 121,204 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 120,232 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 118,874 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 116,971 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 114,462 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 114,462 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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G459 HWO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 130,317 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 G459 HWO, 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 36 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 G459 HWO registered?

G459 HWO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G459 HWO shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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