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V109 HPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,715 mi
Last recorded172,715 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV109 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 172,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 172,715 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 171,211 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 169,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 166,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 161,352 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 156,558 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2019 155,767 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 154,970 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all four tyres perished/cracked

Pass 23 Mar 2016 152,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 150,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 150,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 148,031 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 147,434 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 146,182 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,375 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 140,375 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 133,123 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 129,363 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 122,044 miles

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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V109 HPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 V109 HPO, 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 V109 HPO registered?

V109 HPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 December 1999.

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The MOT history for V109 HPO shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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