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H9 PFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,417 mi
Last recorded135,417 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH9 PFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 135,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 132,275 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 132,004 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 131,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 131,812 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative ON DASH (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S AND N/S (1.1.11 (c))

COVER SILLS FITTED O/S AND N/S NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Front Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured O/S AND N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front STEERING DROP ARM HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT REAR OF ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded AT RACK (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

SILLS O/S AND N/S REAR AT JACKING POINTS O/S AND N/S ADVISE RUST

Pass 20 Jul 2022 129,729 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2022 129,729 miles

General underside corrosion

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 129,655 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front pitted inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General underside corrosion

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 13 Jun 2022 129,651 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff has oil leak, but not excessive

Slight general underside corrosion

Pass 29 May 2021 128,859 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2020 128,470 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 128,363 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 126,208 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 126,062 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 126,001 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 126,001 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 125,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 125,810 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 125,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2013 125,639 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 125,639 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 125,614 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2011 125,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 124,060 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 121,966 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 121,966 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 121,011 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 121,011 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 118,464 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 113,864 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 113,813 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 10 Apr 2006 113,799 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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H9 PFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H9 PFC, 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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H9 PFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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