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S139 AET

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,448 mi
Last recorded140,448 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS139 AET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 140,448 miles

crack in windscreen (not in road view)

L.H.F. lower suspension ball joint worn

R.H. inner steering joint worn

front tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Dec 2014 128,818 miles

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight play

nearside rear lower hub rose joint slight play

offside inner steering joint slight play

windsceen crack but not in drivers view of the road

Fail 9 Dec 2014 128,818 miles

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

nearside front lower suspension ball joint slight play

nearside rear lower hub rose joint slight play

offside inner steering joint slight play

windsceen crack but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 21 Nov 2013 117,172 miles

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

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

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

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

light on dashboard [bas+asr]

Fail 18 Nov 2013 117,172 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

light on dashboard [bas+asr]

Pass 7 Dec 2012 112,943 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2012 112,943 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 111,846 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 110,997 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 108,869 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 106,022 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 106,022 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 104,080 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 104,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 100,933 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 97,099 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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S139 AET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S139 AET, 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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S139 AET is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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