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V34 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,864 mi
Last recorded160,864 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV34 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 160,254 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 155,472 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 155,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 146,664 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 146,655 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 134,761 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 134,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 124,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 116,033 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 116,033 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 107,414 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 96,266 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 96,266 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 84,219 miles

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

warning light for ESP/BAS ON

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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V34 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 V34 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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What year was V34 MBH registered?

V34 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1999.

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