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H4 HBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,207 mi
Last recorded78,207 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 HBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 78,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 75,537 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 72,942 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 68,762 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 65,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 65,305 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 64,969 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 64,628 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 64,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 64,207 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 63,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 61,928 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 61,312 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 59,591 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 58,625 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2011 56,763 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 55,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 54,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 53,720 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 49,455 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 49,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 46,418 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 46,418 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 41,715 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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H4 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 103,759 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 H4 HBW, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of H4 HBW?

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What year was H4 HBW registered?

H4 HBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

Is H4 HBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H4 HBW shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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