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V48 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,820 mi
Last recorded32,820 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV48 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 32,820 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 32,820 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 31,298 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 29,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge of tread

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 27,877 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 25,464 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2007 24,307 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 21,241 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 18,772 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2005 18,768 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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V48 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 V48 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 V48 MBH registered?

V48 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 1999.

Is V48 MBH safe to buy?

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