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S157 KFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,237 mi
Last recorded162,237 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS157 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 162,237 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 162,237 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 153,802 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 146,146 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n\s + o\s springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres close to limit - worn inner + outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 133,824 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 123,706 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,425 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OS+NS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,945 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 98,799 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 98,692 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

all indicators slightly white

Pass 11 Nov 2013 97,750 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 95,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,642 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 92,210 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,210 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 89,756 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 89,753 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,654 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 87,213 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 85,792 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 85,792 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 82,131 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 72,891 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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S157 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 S157 KFC, 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 S157 KFC registered?

S157 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S157 KFC shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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