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S160 SGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,676 mi
Last recorded139,676 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS160 SGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 139,676 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 139,674 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 131,990 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 125,534 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes are rusty (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Front of engine near steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 108,179 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 91,710 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 72,695 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 54,827 miles

parking brake efficiency down needs adjusting or repair

Pass 23 May 2015 54,060 miles

Bulb failure lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside washer jet weak

Rear diff oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2015 54,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Bulb failure lamp on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside washer jet weak

Rear diff oil leak

Transmission oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 51,303 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 51,303 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 35,577 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,273 miles

r/o/s tyre outer wall deteriorated/cracked

Fail 18 Apr 2012 32,273 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

r/o/s tyre outer wall deteriorated/cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 31,564 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 29,898 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front number plate becoming de-faced.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 29,898 miles

front number plate becoming de-faced.

Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,262 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 26,888 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 25,505 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 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S160 SGC, 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 SGC registered?

S160 SGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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