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V41 HBN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV41 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 65,817 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 54,960 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 51,033 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 50,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 50,889 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 50,831 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front indicator lense condensed

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 50,817 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 50,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 50,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 50,737 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 50,737 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 50,498 miles

both rear brake flexible pipes perrishing

front wiper blade slightly smearing

slight play in osf steering drag link ball joint

Fail 15 Nov 2017 50,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

both rear brake flexible pipes perrishing

front wiper blade slightly smearing

slight play in osf steering drag link ball joint

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,324 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 50,324 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 50,146 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 50,146 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,910 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 49,638 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,392 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,057 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 48,464 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,989 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,530 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 47,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 46,183 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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V41 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 V41 HBN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V41 HBN registered?

V41 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 1999.

Is V41 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V41 HBN shows 26 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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