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V348 HGS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

159,633 mi
Last recorded159,633 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV348 HGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2016 159,633 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 148,394 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 148,394 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 137,242 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 137,170 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 123,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 112,136 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 99,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 86,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 69,653 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,112 miles

all tyres between 2 and 3mm tread remaining

Fail 22 Dec 2006 46,278 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 46,278 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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V348 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V348 HGS, 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 V348 HGS registered?

V348 HGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V348 HGS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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