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V257 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,531 mi
Last recorded42,531 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV257 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 42,531 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,346 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,211 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 41,579 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 41,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 41,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 40,203 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,125 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,278 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010
Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,081 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007
Pass 26 Oct 2006 31,603 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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V257 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V257 HTR, 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 V257 HTR registered?

V257 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 October 1999.

Is V257 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V257 HTR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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