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V52 HOO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,472 mi
Last recorded140,472 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV52 HOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 140,472 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 129,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,396 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 111,081 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 99,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 88,465 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 88,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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V52 HOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 V52 HOO, 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

How do I check the history of V52 HOO?

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What year was V52 HOO registered?

V52 HOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V52 HOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V52 HOO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V52 HOO have outstanding finance?

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