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S148 WBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,991 mi
Last recorded183,991 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2011 183,991 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread and adversly worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2009 182,328 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Feb 2008 180,677 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 178,766 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 169,336 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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S148 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S148 WBC, 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 WBC registered?

S148 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S148 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S148 WBC shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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