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H690 DHG

1990 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

135,680 mi
Last recorded135,680 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH690 DHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 May 2025 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (floor section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2024 137,921 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2023 136,672 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 136,650 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 135,680 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 135,226 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 133,821 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 133,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 131,386 miles

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust and rear rubber mount missing

subframe mounts on chassis corroding away

Fail 10 Apr 2017 131,370 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

oil leak

slight blow from exhaust and rear rubber mount missing

subframe mounts on chassis corroding away

Pass 25 Apr 2016 128,540 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,570 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 131,629 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,614 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2012 123,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 123,580 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 118,219 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 118,210 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 157,748 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 138,037 miles

crack in windscreen behind interior mirror

damage to both front tyres

Pass 8 Nov 2005 126,203 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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H690 DHG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 H690 DHG, 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 H690 DHG registered?

H690 DHG is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H690 DHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for H690 DHG shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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