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V62 MBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,604 mi
Last recorded126,604 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV62 MBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s headlamp cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 11 Oct 2008 309,345 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Cover missing from nearside front flasher lamp

Offside headlamp glass cracked

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 309,345 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Cover missing from nearside front flasher lamp

Offside headlamp glass cracked

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 298,343 miles

Cover missing from nearside front flasher lamp

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering mechnism

Fail 25 Sep 2007 298,343 miles

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

Cover missing from nearside front flasher lamp

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front headlamp glass cracked

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight play in steering mechnism

Pass 12 Jul 2006 286,903 miles

Offside front headlamp glass chipped

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 286,903 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front headlamp glass chipped

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

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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V62 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V62 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 V62 MBH registered?

V62 MBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V62 MBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for V62 MBH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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