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V534 HVX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

206,530 mi
Last recorded206,530 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV534 HVX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 206,530 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill / rear jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 201,334 miles

Nearside Rear jacking point corroding

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and slightly worn edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front door corroded on lower end - not likely cause injury

Nearside Front jacking point corroded

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt arm (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front jacking point corroding

Offside Rear jacking point corroding

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer both rear sills have slight corrosion

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Suspension components have slight corrosion

Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing and split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 194,644 miles

Both rear inner and outer sills are corroding

Jacking point areas are corroding

Nearside Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front door is corroded - no sharp projection

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance slightly dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play inner arm / drop arm balljoint has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

wiper slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2017 188,221 miles

Horn slightly sounds harsh

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Door corner corroding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Sill slightly corroding and plastic cover damaged

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Slight play detected in steering box assembly ball joint

Pass 8 Feb 2016 182,051 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 182,047 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 172,115 miles

Front and rear brake discs are worn.

Fail 13 Mar 2015 172,111 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front and rear brake discs are worn.

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 164,735 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 164,735 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 153,450 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 153,450 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 145,272 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 145,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 141,246 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 131,992 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 124,098 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 124,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 115,858 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 95,570 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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V534 HVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 V534 HVX, 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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V534 HVX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 1999.

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