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H902 VHE

1990 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,536 mi
Last recorded125,536 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz C130,317 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH902 VHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 125,536 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 124,336 miles

corrosion:- rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2019 122,542 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 4 Oct 2018 122,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016
Pass 15 Aug 2014 120,961 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 117,422 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 116,676 miles

Battery insecure

Front discs lipped

Front wipers smearing screen

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Apr 2008 113,272 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 230,896 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 230,760 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

all rear c.v boots perished

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both rear shockers weak

corrosion to many areas under vehicle

movement in both front steering idlers

movement in both front wheel bearings

nearside rear tyre side wall cut

oil leaks on engine

Pass 22 Nov 2005 218,191 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 218,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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H902 VHE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 H902 VHE, 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 H902 VHE registered?

H902 VHE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1990.

Is H902 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for H902 VHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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