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S149 OLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,853 mi
Last recorded144,853 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS149 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2015 144,853 miles

Plastic covers on sills.

Rear indicators losing colour

Fail 3 Mar 2015 144,853 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Plastic covers on sills.

Rear indicators losing colour

Pass 7 Mar 2014 139,572 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dipstick for auto transmision missing.

Fail 6 Mar 2014 139,572 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

dipstick for auto transmision missing.

Pass 2 Mar 2013 133,234 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 132,895 miles

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

asr warning lamp on dash

nearside front tyre tread is low

nearside rear tyre tread is low

offside front tyre tread is starting to get low

offside rear parking brake has lazy operation

Fail 25 Apr 2012 132,822 miles

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

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

asr warning lamp on dash

nearside front tyre tread is low

nearside rear tyre tread is low

offside front tyre tread is starting to get low

offside rear parking brake has lazy operation

Pass 24 Mar 2011 130,431 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 26 Mar 2010 128,125 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 128,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside rear outer position lamp came on when tapped

Pass 19 Mar 2009 125,097 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 121,252 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 102,671 miles

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

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

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 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

S149 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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