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H39 ABE

1990 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,566 mi
Last recorded215,566 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH39 ABE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2023 215,566 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inn arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 215,495 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 214,704 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

general surface corrosion on body and suspension components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 212,618 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 209,835 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 209,835 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 206,380 miles

Nearside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Rear BOTH WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Jan 2017 201,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

diff rear oil seals slightly leaking

nearside rear floor showing signs of corrossion

Fail 14 Dec 2016 201,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear floor showing sign of corrossion

rear diff drive shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 4 Dec 2015 195,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Dec 2015 195,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 191,305 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 191,305 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 Nov 2014 191,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

N.S.F. Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O.S.R.outer C.V. boot split.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 186,145 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s drive shaft inner c.v boot split

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Fail 12 Jun 2013 186,145 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s drive shaft inner c.v boot split

n/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Sep 2012 182,160 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 175,254 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 165,829 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 160,748 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 160,748 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 157,327 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 146,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

screenwash weak

Pass 18 Sep 2006 132,930 miles

fronts seats wont fold forwards

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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H39 ABE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H39 ABE, 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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H39 ABE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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