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S103 XAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

180,998 mi
Last recorded180,998 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS103 XAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2013 180,998 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

both fornt sock absorbers has corroded

both fornt wings corroded

underbody has corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2012 167,678 miles

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

both front wings corroded

offsidefront track rod end advise

spare wheel bucket is damaged

underbodyhas corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2011 155,642 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 142,422 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 125,353 miles

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but still secure

unable to check seat belts on n/s/f and n/s/r due to baby seats fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2008 119,263 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 112,512 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 103,581 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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S103 XAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S103 XAW, 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 S103 XAW registered?

S103 XAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 1999.

Is S103 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S103 XAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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