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S160 DOU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

167,388 mi
Last recorded167,388 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 167,388 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 167,062 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear above fuel tank / subframe and leading to flexible hoses, not yet deemed excessive but would advise replacement (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front leading to / from ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill areas and around subframe mounts to chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside rear inner sill areas and around drain hole. Chassis leg area around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 166,454 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor/jacking point rusted through not within prescribed area

Nearside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge offside front tyre starting to wear on edge's

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Offside and nearside rear upper by subframe mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 158,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 144,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 134,276 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 125,817 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip damage offside lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 123,672 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 121,429 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 120,273 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 120,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,968 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak from o/s rocker box, onto exhaust manifold

wiper motor/ linkage noisy, requires attn.

Pass 20 Jan 2015 116,187 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 111,815 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 107,759 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 107,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,371 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2012 102,371 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,722 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 93,693 miles

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 87,354 miles

rear discs may be distorted

Pass 1 Apr 2008 77,983 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 70,873 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 61,293 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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S160 DOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S160 DOU, 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 S160 DOU registered?

S160 DOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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