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R696 LSC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,926 mi
Last recorded69,926 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,140 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 66,222 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 64,355 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 64,355 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 55,527 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,418 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2009 50,416 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 47,880 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,840 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 34,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 32,784 miles

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

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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R696 LSC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R696 LSC, 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

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What year was R696 LSC registered?

R696 LSC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

Is R696 LSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 LSC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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