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S149 AMC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,302 mi
Last recorded119,302 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 AMC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2017 119,302 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both ides (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage repaired, but not inappropriately both ides (2.4.A.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both ides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both ides (2.5.B.1a)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both ides (2.5.B.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both ides (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Aug 2016 109,281 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s rear brake pipes . (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s headlamp lens cracked.

Pass 25 Aug 2015 96,043 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 96,037 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,134 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 73,481 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 73,481 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2011 69,631 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 69,631 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 66,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 66,171 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake peadel rubber slight worn

n/s fog light not working

one o/s rear reversing light not working

Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake peadel rubber slight worn

n/s fog light not working

one o/s rear reversing light not working

Pass 16 Oct 2008 62,894 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 57,426 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 54,237 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 54,231 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S149 AMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S149 AMC, 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 S149 AMC registered?

S149 AMC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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