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V69 HPU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,912 mi
Last recorded166,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV69 HPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 166,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 160,148 miles

Nearside rear door doesn't open from the inside or the outside.

Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin.

Fail 21 Sep 2011 159,975 miles

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

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

Nearside rear door doesn't open from the inside or the outside.

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

Rear brake pads look to be wearing thin.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 147,711 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 134,860 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 119,264 miles

Offside rear trye worn close to limit on edge

Pass 27 Sep 2007 103,681 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 95,732 miles

steering damper weeping

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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V69 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 V69 HPU, 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 V69 HPU registered?

V69 HPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 1999.

Is V69 HPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V69 HPU shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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