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V64 HBN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,269 mi
Last recorded136,269 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV64 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2021 136,269 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front both wings corroded

rear both wheel arches corroded

rear suspension areas and components corroded

Fail 30 Aug 2021 136,269 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

front both wings corroded

rear both wheel arches corroded

rear suspension areas and components corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 134,530 miles

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 134,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting hidden under side skirts (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

front and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2019 131,855 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play front both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

body panels corroded

near side front passenger floor pan corroded

play inner steering arms

side skirts fitted

Pass 17 May 2018 129,101 miles

front tyres low inner edges

front wheel bearings have play

steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 May 2017 125,841 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front wheel bearings have play

Pass 23 May 2016 121,325 miles

near side tyre worn close to legal limit

play inner steering arms

Pass 25 May 2015 115,829 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 112,574 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 109,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,817 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 101,220 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 101,219 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 95,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 86,653 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 70,182 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 123,053 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 115,144 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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V64 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 V64 HBN, 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 V64 HBN registered?

V64 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 1999.

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