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H6 UWE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,048 mi
Last recorded95,048 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 UWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 95,048 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 95,048 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,193 miles

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)

general bodywork corroision

plastic outer sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Oct 2015 94,193 miles

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

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

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

general bodywork corroision

plastic outer sill trims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Oct 2014 92,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 89,757 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

glow plug light on

Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both outer sills have trims fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,592 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 81,379 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 78,679 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 78,679 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 75,570 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 75,570 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 71,791 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 71,791 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 66,679 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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H6 UWE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 H6 UWE, 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.

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What year was H6 UWE registered?

H6 UWE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

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