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H683 XYY

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

191,771 mi
Last recorded191,771 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH683 XYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 191,771 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 182,902 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 180,403 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 180,403 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 178,591 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 172,712 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 172,649 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 168,517 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 162,209 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 157,188 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 157,188 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 156,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

oil leak from differential

Pass 25 Mar 2011 152,024 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 147,032 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 146,991 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leaks from engine

rear fuel line going rusty

Pass 23 Mar 2009 143,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 18 Mar 2009 143,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 13 Feb 2008 139,684 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 139,331 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 134,474 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 134,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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H683 XYY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 H683 XYY, 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 H683 XYY registered?

H683 XYY is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 September 1990.

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