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H203 HKE

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH203 HKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2008 154,366 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 154,366 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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H203 HKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H203 HKE, 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 H203 HKE registered?

H203 HKE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 1990.

Is H203 HKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H203 HKE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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