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HLZ 2331

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,692 mi
Last recorded118,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 2331
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 118,692 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 118,692 miles

Centre Front Lower Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 113,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2006 108,668 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 91,908 miles

Lower suspension swivel joints worn to manufacturers limit. Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limit. Tyre wear generally uneven.

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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HLZ 2331 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HLZ 2331, 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 HLZ 2331 registered?

HLZ 2331 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is HLZ 2331 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 2331 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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