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V284 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

178,323 mi
Last recorded178,323 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV284 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 178,323 miles

slight cracking front tyres

slight smoke on idle

Pass 14 May 2018 176,001 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test on drivers mirror ()

Pass 18 May 2017 173,517 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 173,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2017 173,133 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated brake hose excessively deteriorated/perished to centre core of hose (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded forward chassis inner sill corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure anti roll bar bracket snapped due to corrosion (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven brake slow to operate (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake slow to operate (3.7.B.5b)

Front Ball joint has slight play nearside & offside inner steering arm ball joints have slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play nearside & offside wheel bearings have slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs worn, offside front disc inner surface is also deteriorated (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose perishing and cracked (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre ON LIMIT on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Fail 26 Jan 2017 171,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front headlight has water inside

Offside Rear spring mount repaired with welding

Oil leak ()

front and rear shock casings slight corrosion

slight corrosion around rear subframe mounts

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2015 153,833 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 153,451 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust mount bracket broken.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 139,202 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2013 135,310 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 130,297 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 125,267 miles

brake pipes under bonnet slighty corroded rear brake pipes slighty corroded

off side front tyre worn on outter edage close to limit

silght corrosion on under side

slight play in steering

Pass 5 Aug 2010 120,808 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on under side rear buy suspesion

front and rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 29 Jul 2010 120,736 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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

corrosion on under side rear buy suspesion

front and rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,589 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2009 115,589 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 108,685 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 108,685 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 96,761 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 85,955 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 71,614 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 68,492 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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V284 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 V284 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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V284 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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