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V469 HGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,448 mi
Last recorded118,448 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV469 HGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 118,448 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 118,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 113,665 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear position light 1 of 2 inop

Fail 16 Nov 2011 113,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ESP light on

offside rear position light 1 of 2 inop

Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,261 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 101,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 95,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Nov 2008 95,865 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 90,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 74,271 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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V469 HGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 V469 HGA, 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 V469 HGA registered?

V469 HGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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