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S127 NRK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

149,588 mi
Last recorded149,588 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 149,588 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Mar 2017 129,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 119,162 miles

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

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 109,503 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2014 100,460 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 96,549 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 89,526 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 89,525 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 80,174 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,061 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 76,251 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 74,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 72,917 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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S127 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S127 NRK, 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 S127 NRK registered?

S127 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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