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V730 HJN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,789 mi
Last recorded143,789 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV730 HJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 143,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 143,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear over axle (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 140,627 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all offside rear quite bad (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 140,627 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end/inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all offside rear quite bad (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 136,864 miles

Both rear inner sills & offside inner wing rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank breather hose badly deteriorated.

Washers poor

Fail 21 Apr 2021 136,864 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear inner sills & offside inner wing rusty

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fuel tank breather hose badly deteriorated.

Washers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2020 133,763 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 133,763 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Both rear floors (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2019 130,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 May 2019 130,350 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - to - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 126,468 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 122,962 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,741 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 114,346 miles

body sill covers fitted

o/s rear outer side light not working

rear brake pads wearing

rear indicators going white

slight play n/s front wheel bearing

steering arms slight play

Pass 7 May 2014 109,466 miles

O/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F track rod ball joint has slight play

Pass 11 May 2013 104,809 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 99,727 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 95,827 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 78,955 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 72,673 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 65,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 62,946 miles

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Fail 24 May 2007 62,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

offside rear tyre tyre signs of perishing

Pass 24 May 2006 59,813 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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V730 HJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V730 HJN, 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 V730 HJN registered?

V730 HJN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

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