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S152 LGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,738 mi
Last recorded77,738 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS152 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2019 77,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 76,693 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 74,243 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 71,994 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaking

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,983 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

oil leaking

Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,801 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,798 miles

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,728 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,291 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 56,222 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 49,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,486 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 34,867 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 27,130 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,190 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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S152 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 S152 LGC, 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 S152 LGC registered?

S152 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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