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S167 OBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

149,729 mi
Last recorded149,729 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS167 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 149,729 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 132,194 miles

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

front no plate cracked

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 May 2010 126,465 miles
Fail 15 May 2010 126,230 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2009 118,600 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet pull

both rear lenses cracked

front number plate

offside front bottom balljoint

offside front rim slightly distorted

poss engine mount

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 9 May 2009 118,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

bonnet pull

both rear lenses cracked

front number plate

offside front bottom balljoint

offside front rim slightly distorted

poss engine mount

rear brakes slightly uneven

Fail 26 Mar 2008 172,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 172,566 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 172,510 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 169,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2006 169,471 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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S167 OBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S167 OBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S167 OBW?

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What year was S167 OBW registered?

S167 OBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S167 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S167 OBW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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