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V106 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,234 mi
Last recorded98,234 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV106 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 98,234 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 98,221 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 97,692 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 97,064 miles

surface rust on nearside rear floor pan

Pass 31 Oct 2018 95,814 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 95,812 miles

Nearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 80,028 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,787 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 73,550 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,161 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,216 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 70,216 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,317 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 678,311 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 65,084 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 59,778 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 57,339 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of both sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 50,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2008 50,916 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2007 49,042 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)

offside and nearside sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,627 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 37,690 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 37,689 miles

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

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

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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V106 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V106 HGS, 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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V106 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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The MOT history for V106 HGS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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