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V204 HBK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,230 mi
Last recorded87,230 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV204 HBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 87,230 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,038 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 86,965 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 85,682 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 85,678 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush back bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,586 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 84,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 83,114 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 81,737 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,850 miles

N/S rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

O/S rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,844 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

O/S rear tyre sidewall cracking

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,985 miles

offside rear tyre has signs of cracks on sidewall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 75,397 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 75,397 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 72,805 miles

Front number plate begging to deteriorat

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

rear hight leve brake light 5% not working

Pass 12 Feb 2009 68,880 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 68,880 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 64,122 miles

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

advise front number plate

advise wiper blade

Pass 7 Mar 2007 56,773 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 56,765 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 49,999 miles

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

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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V204 HBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 V204 HBK, 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 V204 HBK registered?

V204 HBK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

Is V204 HBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for V204 HBK shows 21 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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