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V54 HBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,815 mi
Last recorded169,815 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV54 HBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 169,815 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath and suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2019 169,801 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion underneath and suspension components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 164,512 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 156,727 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 156,727 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 149,674 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 149,674 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 142,454 miles

Slight play in steering joints

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 142,378 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Jan 2014 128,943 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2013 126,710 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid slightly low

Pass 4 Jan 2012 122,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front idler arm has slight play

rear disks have slight wear and slight lip

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Jan 2011 119,810 miles

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

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

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 6 Jan 2010 116,937 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

brake fluid slightly low

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 20 Jan 2009 112,820 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

cannot check under plastic covers

Pass 9 Jan 2008 107,230 miles

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

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 101,791 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 94,500 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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V54 HBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 V54 HBJ, 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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V54 HBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 1999.

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