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G767 VHM

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,132 mi
Last recorded142,132 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG767 VHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2024 142,132 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 140,787 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 140,232 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 138,843 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 137,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 135,901 miles

play in front bearings

play in steering idlers

Pass 3 Jul 2018 135,868 miles

brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 3 Jul 2018 135,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 8 Jun 2017 135,662 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Fail 7 Jun 2017 135,662 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play in steering idlers

Pass 29 Apr 2016 135,447 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 135,283 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,141 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 134,773 miles

surface rust around front wishbone mounting points

Fail 10 Apr 2013 134,771 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

surface rust around front wishbone mounting points

Pass 4 Apr 2012 134,279 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 133,589 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 132,758 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 132,254 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 131,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 131,307 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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G767 VHM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 G767 VHM, 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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G767 VHM is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1990.

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