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S148 CRR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,717 mi
Last recorded206,717 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 CRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2015 206,717 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 206,717 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

off side rear tyre worn

Pass 6 Aug 2013 194,272 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 184,124 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 169,806 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 157,274 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 157,250 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 140,743 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2009 140,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

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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S148 CRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S148 CRR, 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 S148 CRR registered?

S148 CRR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S148 CRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 CRR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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