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V72 HBN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

54,462 mi
Last recorded54,462 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV72 HBN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 54,462 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front wings corrosion on rear springs

Fail 25 Mar 2026 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion on front wings corrosion on rear springs

Pass 6 Mar 2025 53,765 miles

corrosion on both front wings

Pass 6 Mar 2024 53,183 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 52,330 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arches Bubbling With Corrosion, Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Wheel Arches Bubbling With Corrosion, Not Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 51,349 miles

corosion on both front wings

Fail 7 Mar 2022 51,349 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

corosion on both front wings

Pass 8 Mar 2021 49,988 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 48,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 47,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 46,945 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 45,841 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,984 miles

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

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured ns & os starting to show white light (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in ns steering idler bush

Pass 2 Mar 2015 43,930 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,474 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 41,435 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 40,046 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 40,046 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 38,754 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,235 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 35,188 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 33,478 miles

child seat fitted to nsr seat

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,405 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,197 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 29,197 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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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V72 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 V72 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 V72 HBN registered?

V72 HBN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 1999.

Is V72 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V72 HBN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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