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R9 RPE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

59,915 mi
Last recorded59,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 RPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2016 59,915 miles

rear coil springs slight corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2015 59,610 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 59,592 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 59,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2013 58,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 58,206 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 58,206 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 57,872 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 56,080 miles

bas and asr lights on dash

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped on edges

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in steering arms

stone chip in window screen

Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,991 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

bas and asr lights on dash

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped on edges

rear coil springs corroded

slight movement in steering arms

stone chip in window screen

Pass 18 Nov 2008 54,973 miles

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

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

condensation inside nearside headlamp glass

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

stone chip in swept zone of windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2007 53,851 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

gearbox leaking oil

Pass 15 Dec 2006 51,430 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,850 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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R9 RPE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R9 RPE, 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 R9 RPE registered?

R9 RPE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for R9 RPE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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