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V164 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,272 mi
Last recorded103,272 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV164 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 103,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner tie-rod ball joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering inner tie-rod ball joint play. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 102,061 miles

steeing bar play at n/s /f and o/s/f ball joint{bar goes across}

Pass 28 Sep 2018 101,040 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner arm steering ball joint/ (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering arm ball joint, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,055 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 97,030 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 97,030 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 95,204 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks to outer wall

Fail 19 Oct 2015 95,204 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracks to outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2014 93,942 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 93,205 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 93,205 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Sep 2012 90,252 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,252 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 86,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack arms

Fail 30 Aug 2011 86,827 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in rack arms

Pass 18 Sep 2009 80,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 80,664 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 78,858 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 77,007 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 77,003 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 74,582 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 74,582 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 71,580 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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V164 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 V164 MBH, 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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V164 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 1999.

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