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M18 HWG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

134,823 mi
Last recorded134,823 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM18 HWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 134,823 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 134,772 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 132,050 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 128,312 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 126,843 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 126,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,111 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 123,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,223 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 120,421 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 120,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 117,830 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 115,721 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 112,706 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 108,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 104,741 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Off side reversing light inoperative

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 94,764 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 83,652 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 71,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 60,794 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,991 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 52,749 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,970 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f brake pipe surface rust

outer sill covers fitted

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 May 2006 44,282 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 44,282 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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M18 HWG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 M18 HWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M18 HWG registered?

M18 HWG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 December 1999.

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