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V478 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,808 mi
Last recorded153,808 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV478 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Nov 2008 153,808 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 148,547 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 142,539 miles

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

Offside Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2005 136,418 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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V478 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V478 HTR, 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 V478 HTR registered?

V478 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 1999.

Is V478 HTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V478 HTR shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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