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S156 NRK

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,709 mi
Last recorded134,709 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 NRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 134,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 127,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 122,902 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,352 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 119,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,752 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 107,175 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

cut on nsf tyre cords not exposed

Pass 9 Feb 2017 103,590 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 96,933 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 91,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 85,385 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 85,385 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 81,324 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 81,324 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 76,688 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,016 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 66,400 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 59,837 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,466 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,466 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 46,769 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 41,954 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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S156 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S156 NRK, 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 S156 NRK registered?

S156 NRK is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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