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S10 NWC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,126 mi
Last recorded153,126 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 NWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 153,126 miles

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Fail 21 Jul 2017 153,118 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door catch missing (6.2.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front to rear brake pipes getting corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 1 Apr 2015 153,114 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 153,114 miles

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 150,005 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 144,810 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 139,543 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 139,543 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 136,235 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2011 136,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 131,673 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 131,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 124,198 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 113,051 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 109,150 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 103,927 miles

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

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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S10 NWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S10 NWC, 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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S10 NWC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 September 1999.

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