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H140 HKN

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,497 mi
Last recorded141,497 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 HKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 141,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres perrished

Pass 12 Oct 2011 140,886 miles

ADVISE - BATTERY INSECURE

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

Fail 10 Oct 2011 140,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

ADVISE - BATTERY INSECURE

ADVISE - FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES WORN

ADVISE - FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

ADVISE - NAIL IN N/S/F TYRE

ADVISE - REAR SHOCKS CORRODED

Pass 23 Sep 2010 138,913 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 138,890 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 138,319 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 136,673 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 136,666 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 132,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 127,706 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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H140 HKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 H140 HKN, 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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H140 HKN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 1990.

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