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H553 FLW

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,263 mi
Last recorded90,263 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH553 FLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2010 90,263 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 90,263 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,481 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 73,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 72,463 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 70,900 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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H553 FLW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H553 FLW, 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 H553 FLW registered?

H553 FLW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1990.

Is H553 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H553 FLW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H553 FLW have outstanding finance?

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