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S115 EBX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

163,437 mi
Last recorded163,437 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 163,437 miles

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

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

bodywork suffering from corrosion

corrosion n/s+o/s boot floor

corrosion n/s+o/s rear chassis

corrosion o/s front floor

service overdue

Fail 12 May 2012 163,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

bodywork suffering from corrosion

corrosion n/s+o/s boot floor

corrosion n/s+o/s rear chassis

corrosion o/s front floor

engine oil very low

service overdue

Pass 13 May 2011 155,849 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

car is starting to suffer from corrosion

corrosion o/s front floor

fuel light on

outer sills are covered

Pass 15 Apr 2010 146,336 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion n/s rear/front to rear brake pipe

corrosion o/s rear chassis

n/s front side light starting to dull

Pass 3 Apr 2009 137,349 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate is faded

Slight play in drag link assembly

Fail 31 Mar 2009 137,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate is faded

Slight play in drag link assembly

Fail 18 Mar 2008 126,755 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear coil springs have surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2008 126,755 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front exhaust bracket corroded

rear coil springs have surface corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2007 117,615 miles

front wiper blade worn

Fail 4 Apr 2007 117,615 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front wiper blade worn

Fail 16 Mar 2006 102,530 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Mar 2006 102,530 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S115 EBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S115 EBX, 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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S115 EBX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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