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S163 VOO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,578 mi
Last recorded68,578 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS163 VOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 68,578 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 68,204 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 9 Apr 2016 65,538 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2016 65,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,223 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 62,761 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 62,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 60,188 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 58,162 miles

srs airbag light stays on

Fail 11 Apr 2011 56,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

srs airbag light stays on

Pass 11 Apr 2011 56,285 miles

srs airbag light stays on

Pass 17 Apr 2010 54,313 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE DISC SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 18 Apr 2009 52,075 miles

airbag light stays on

Pass 29 Mar 2008 49,381 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 47,108 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 44,774 miles

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

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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S163 VOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S163 VOO, 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 S163 VOO registered?

S163 VOO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S163 VOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S163 VOO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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