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S146 SGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,968 mi
Last recorded91,968 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS146 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 91,968 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 90,103 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 88,559 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 87,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 87,105 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 84,716 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 84,716 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 83,500 miles

slight play in the off side tie rod

Pass 27 Feb 2020 83,431 miles

slight play in off side drag link

Fail 27 Feb 2020 83,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

slight play in off side drag link

Pass 28 Feb 2019 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight play in near side tie rod

Fail 28 Feb 2019 82,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

slight play in near side tie rod

Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside tie rod slight play

Fail 26 Feb 2018 82,170 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside tie rod slight play

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 81,118 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 79,634 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 78,178 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,183 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 72,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,238 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear disc scored

Pass 23 Aug 2010 68,410 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 66,545 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 58,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 58,664 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,499 miles

asr and bac light staying on

Pass 13 Apr 2006 41,639 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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S146 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S146 SGC, 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 S146 SGC registered?

S146 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S146 SGC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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