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V452 POH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

90,369 mi
Last recorded90,369 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV452 POH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 90,369 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 90,369 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 90,355 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 90,351 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Brake warning device not identifying low pressure (1.1.4 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 89,928 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 89,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 89,553 miles

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 89,306 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 88,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure O/S/F wing mirror glass insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 87,630 miles

Front Slight play in steering linkages

Fail 6 Dec 2017 87,630 miles

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

Front Slight play in steering linkages

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,309 miles

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 81,065 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 72,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 18 Dec 2014 72,810 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 18 Dec 2013 65,199 miles

NS rear brake pipe corroded

slight play in front wheels (steering)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,835 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2011 58,666 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 20 Nov 2010 53,279 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle & over outer sills restricting inspections of testable items/areas

Pass 12 Dec 2009 50,144 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

covers fitted over outer sills and underside of engine restricting inspections of testable items

Pass 10 Dec 2008 46,572 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 42,124 miles

engine and underside covers fitted restricting inspection process

Pass 16 Dec 2006 36,005 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 32,990 miles

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

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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V452 POH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 V452 POH, 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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V452 POH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

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The MOT history for V452 POH shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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