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V194 HVW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,798 mi
Last recorded189,798 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV194 HVW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 189,798 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 184,970 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 184,970 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 176,696 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 176,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 172,009 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 170,761 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 169,162 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 169,162 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 167,585 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 167,585 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 165,941 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 162,262 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 160,390 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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V194 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V194 HVW, 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 V194 HVW registered?

V194 HVW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 November 1999.

Is V194 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V194 HVW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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