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C20 CTS

1998 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class103,785 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC20 CTS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2013

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

battery light on dash

coolant light on dash

exhaust system corroded and weak

fuel lines corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

battery light on dash

coolant light on dash

exhaust system corroded and weak

fuel lines corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2011 66,973 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 66,973 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 61,575 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 61,571 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 61,221 miles

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

slight play in steering box

Pass 8 Feb 2008 5,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 58,243 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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C20 CTS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 103,785 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 S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C20 CTS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C20 CTS registered?

C20 CTS is a 1998 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is C20 CTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C20 CTS shows 9 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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