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R18 PEN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,669 mi
Last recorded54,669 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 PEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 54,669 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust not mounting in middle hanger , and front mount bolt missing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 54,669 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust not mounting in middle hanger , and front mount bolt missing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,567 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,226 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,209 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 52,106 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Oct 2013 50,307 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 49,413 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 48,312 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,968 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 45,315 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 43,623 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 42,049 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 40,403 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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R18 PEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R18 PEN, 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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R18 PEN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 October 1999.

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