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V653 HLF

1999 Mercedes Coupe

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,971 mi
Last recorded186,971 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes Coupe109,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV653 HLF
MakeMercedes
ModelCoupe
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 186,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 170,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 May 2016 170,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 May 2015 160,884 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 160,884 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 May 2014 154,120 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 144,806 miles

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2013 144,808 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nail in n/s/rear tyre

Pass 22 May 2012 134,202 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 124,378 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 11,667 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 107,899 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 97,479 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 97,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 88,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 19 May 2006 80,453 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes Coupe?

Based on 1,419 MOT tests across 106 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
4,320
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
106
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 73
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
position lamp(s) not working 22
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 20
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 20
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V653 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes Coupe in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes Coupe models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,059 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes Coupe fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V653 HLF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes Coupe typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes Coupe is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V653 HLF is a 1999 Mercedes Coupe, first registered on 6 December 1999.

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