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S133 LVN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,867 mi
Last recorded158,867 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS133 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 158,867 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 157,054 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

rear handbrakes weak

Fail 22 Feb 2018 157,054 miles

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

Front Ball joint has slight play both steering rack ends (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear handbrakes weak

Pass 21 Feb 2017 153,644 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight play in n/s/f steering rack inner joint

Pass 3 Feb 2016 148,657 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 143,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 139,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 137,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 133,350 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 133,349 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 131,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 128,512 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 124,372 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 121,421 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 118,702 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 113,290 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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S133 LVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S133 LVN, 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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S133 LVN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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