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V545 HTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2016
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

227,177 mi
Last recorded227,177 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV545 HTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2015 227,177 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the edges of the tread area (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing excessively on the inner edge of the tread area

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in sill (2.4.A.3)

both side sills have slight corrosion at the front part of the sill

Pass 18 Oct 2014 218,475 miles

Corrosion on various doors covered by tape

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both the nearside inner side sill and the offside inner side sill slightly corroded

nearside rear door corroded at lower edge not likely to cause injury

o/s and n/s door mirrors repaired by tape

Fail 16 Oct 2014 218,473 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both the nearside inner side sill and the offside inner side sill slightly corroded

nearside rear door corroded at lower edge not likely to cause injury

offside and nearside door mirrors repaired

Pass 20 Nov 2013 213,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight surface corrosion rear subframe

Fail 20 Nov 2013 213,127 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight surface corrosion rear subframe

Pass 4 Dec 2012 209,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 206,095 miles

both rear tyres sidewalls perishing

front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn

slight play in offside front lower suspension arm ball joint

Fail 29 Nov 2010 200,844 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 200,844 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 197,190 miles

offside and nearside front anti-roll bar outer bushes starting to wear

offside and nearside wing repeaters starting to dis-colour/turn white

Pass 28 Nov 2008 191,741 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 178,731 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 175,495 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 152,663 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 148,464 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 130,229 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 130,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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V545 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 V545 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 V545 HTR registered?

V545 HTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 December 1999.

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