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RRR 1L

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRRR 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 102,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 102,718 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,241 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 94,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 90,754 miles

rear brake pads to be checked

Pass 21 Feb 2011 85,387 miles

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

wiper blade split

Pass 15 Dec 2009 78,368 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 78,368 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 73,647 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 67,846 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 59,781 miles

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

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

offside mirror slightly cracked

Pass 25 Nov 2005 54,392 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

pads and discs to mbe checked

Fail 25 Nov 2005 54,392 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

pads and discs to be checked

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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RRR 1L is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,397cc 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 RRR 1L, 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 RRR 1L registered?

RRR 1L is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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