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V805 HHU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,156 mi
Last recorded151,156 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV805 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 151,156 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 141,470 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 124,961 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 124,961 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

oil leak from rear differential

Fail 8 Nov 2006 91,466 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,466 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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V805 HHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V805 HHU, 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 V805 HHU registered?

V805 HHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1999.

Is V805 HHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V805 HHU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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