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S11 KHG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

79,394 mi
Last recorded79,394 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS11 KHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 79,394 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 May 2022 77,676 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 77,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,497 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 69,975 miles

slight movement in the front suspension system joints

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Fail 30 Sep 2019 69,975 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity outer (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

slight smear from the front wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2018 67,755 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 62,962 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 61,967 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 60,873 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 59,686 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 55,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 50,919 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 50,919 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 48,683 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 45,136 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 45,136 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 39,978 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 36,938 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 33,948 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 29,497 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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S11 KHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S11 KHG, 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 S11 KHG registered?

S11 KHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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