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H425 XWR

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,662 mi
Last recorded189,662 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH425 XWR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 189,662 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 189,662 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 189,661 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 21 Jul 2009 189,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 89,661 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 189,661 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on offside front wing

slight danmage to front number plate

Pass 12 Aug 2005 189,661 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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H425 XWR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H425 XWR, 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 H425 XWR registered?

H425 XWR is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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The MOT history for H425 XWR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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