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V821 HDT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

93,124 mi
Last recorded93,124 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV821 HDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 93,124 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 89,482 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 85,668 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,456 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 84,775 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,506 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 83,762 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 83,281 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 82,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 80,751 miles

Near side front section of exhaust clamp weak and corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Sep 2012 78,935 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Sep 2012 78,771 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,003 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 76,003 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 73,606 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,368 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 69,368 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 64,479 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 64,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 60,881 miles

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

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 56,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,062 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 54,062 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 54,062 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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V821 HDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 V821 HDT, 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 V821 HDT registered?

V821 HDT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 October 1999.

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