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S161 ADP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,478 mi
Last recorded136,478 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS161 ADP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 133,748 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF/OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2021 133,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NSF/OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NSR/OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 127,922 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 119,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 112,000 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 112,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 109,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2014 98,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 May 2014 98,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 May 2013 94,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

front wiper worn

nsf osf tyres perished

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jun 2012 85,834 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 85,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 82,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 72,039 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 58,373 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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S161 ADP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S161 ADP, 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 S161 ADP registered?

S161 ADP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S161 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S161 ADP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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