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H32 XUU

1990 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

108,008 mi
Last recorded108,008 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH32 XUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 108,008 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 108,000 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front & nearside front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 107,793 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front outer and offside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,416 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front outer and nearside front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 107,413 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 107,140 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 106,586 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 105,017 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 104,453 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 99,321 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 99,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 98,573 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 98,564 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 98,561 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 97,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,413 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 95,413 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 94,867 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 94,867 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 93,471 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 91,276 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 89,259 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

slight oil leak from o/s & n/s diff outputshaft seals.

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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H32 XUU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H32 XUU, 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 H32 XUU registered?

H32 XUU is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H32 XUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H32 XUU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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