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R13 LOW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

209,409 mi
Last recorded209,409 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 LOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 209,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources os lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

os washer jet inop

Fail 12 Jun 2018 209,407 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources os lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both rear hoses slightly cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

os washer jet inop

Pass 6 Jun 2017 202,748 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 30 May 2017 202,741 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 199,214 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 196,920 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 196,920 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 194,462 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2013 188,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 175,756 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate becoming loose

slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 14 Jun 2012 175,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear number plate becoming loose

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 13 Jun 2011 167,616 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 6 Jun 2011 167,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 159,738 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 159,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre bold on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2009 157,431 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 12 May 2008 154,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2007 151,322 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 148,227 miles

both front lower balljoint rubbers split

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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R13 LOW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R13 LOW, 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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R13 LOW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 1999.

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