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P111 ESH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,140 mi
Last recorded178,140 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 ESH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 178,140 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 155,804 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 155,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2010 143,265 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 143,265 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 129,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 129,367 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 118,283 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 103,475 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 410,347 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 7 Feb 2006 85,238 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 85,238 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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P111 ESH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P111 ESH, 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 P111 ESH registered?

P111 ESH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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