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S126 OLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,189 mi
Last recorded74,189 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS126 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,189 miles

Both outer sills showing rust around jacking points

Sill covers fitted

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 71,823 miles

All underside covered in underseal

Sill covers fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2022 71,822 miles

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

All underside covered in underseal

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear heavily rusting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All rear chassis around subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2021 69,104 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,836 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 62,836 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator 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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,550 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 56,535 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 47,009 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 46,081 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 44,993 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 44,967 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 44,542 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 44,542 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 44,275 miles

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

slight fuel leak from tank but not leaking at time of test

Fail 19 Jan 2012 44,273 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight fuel leak from tank but not leaking at time of test

Pass 17 Jan 2011 42,554 miles

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

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2010 40,462 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nsf mirror cracked

Pass 15 Jan 2009 38,599 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 36,293 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 34,045 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2006 31,498 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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S126 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 S126 OLN, 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 S126 OLN registered?

S126 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S126 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S126 OLN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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