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V189 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,850 mi
Last recorded101,850 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV189 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 101,850 miles

hose from filler neck perished

Pass 30 May 2014 96,930 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 91,889 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 91,889 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 31 May 2012 87,126 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 87,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside front tyre is going bold on inner edge

Fail 25 May 2011 82,069 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 82,069 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 77,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 72,904 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 72,904 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 69,023 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,839 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,679 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 54,444 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills.

Engine under shield fitted.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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V189 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 V189 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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What year was V189 MBH registered?

V189 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V189 MBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V189 MBH shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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