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S128 EUM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,920 mi
Last recorded161,920 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 EUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 161,920 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 161,920 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 159,121 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2016 159,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 156,173 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 156,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

dash board trip counter lights inop

Fail 15 Dec 2014 153,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 153,060 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 150,207 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 150,207 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 146,461 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 143,548 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 143,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 139,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 136,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 132,374 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2007 129,386 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 124,739 miles

exhaust heat sheild loose

trip meter bulb inoperative

Pass 12 Dec 2005 120,251 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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S128 EUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S128 EUM, 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 S128 EUM registered?

S128 EUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S128 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S128 EUM shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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