CarVerify

Free Car Check

V990 HCE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,164 mi
Last recorded88,164 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV990 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 88,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded x2 ()

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 83,936 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 79,836 miles

slight leak @ exhaust manifold

Pass 5 Nov 2019 79,442 miles

centre exhaust mounting broken

lift o/s/f & n/s/f ball joints

slight leak exhaust

Pass 9 Nov 2018 78,911 miles

exhaust mounting @ gearbox broken

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2018 78,911 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blade & arm (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel hose leaking @ fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

exhaust mounting @ gearbox broken

o/s/f cross brake pipe corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2017 78,307 miles

EXHAUST LEAK @ MANIFOLD

FRONT EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Pass 9 Nov 2016 77,684 miles

exhaust mounting broken @ gearbox

Pass 4 Nov 2015 76,219 miles

exhaust mounting @gearbox broken

play n/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 3 Nov 2015 76,215 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

play n/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,539 miles

exhaust leaking @ front pipes

lift in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,333 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outter edge

o/s/f tyre worn outter edge

slight leak exhaust @ front pipe

Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,553 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 63,301 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 59,081 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 52,799 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2009 52,799 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 17 Nov 2008 42,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,742 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 37,164 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,164 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V990 HCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 V990 HCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V990 HCE?

You can check the full history of V990 HCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V990 HCE registered?

V990 HCE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 November 1999.

Is V990 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V990 HCE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V990 HCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V990 HCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.