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V269 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

121,792 mi
Last recorded121,792 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV269 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,792 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 118,660 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 109,965 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,965 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 101,490 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 92,934 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 92,934 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 82,014 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 82,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 74,106 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,637 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,780 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 66,780 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 61,991 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 61,991 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 57,917 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,983 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 54,983 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 54,006 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 54,006 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,362 miles

slight damage to offside front chassis

Pass 17 Nov 2005 44,813 miles

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

Offside 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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V269 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 V269 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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V269 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 1999.

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