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V821 HHU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

156,125 mi
Last recorded156,125 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV821 HHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 156,125 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 146,493 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 139,128 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 4 Nov 2022 133,108 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 129,701 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 127,591 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 125,851 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 122,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 117,843 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 113,207 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 105,488 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 100,912 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2014 100,912 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 96,549 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 91,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 86,598 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 83,010 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 79,751 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Jun 2008 75,327 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 71,015 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 27 Jun 2006 65,752 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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V821 HHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 V821 HHU registered?

V821 HHU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 1999.

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