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S173 PEO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,062 mi
Last recorded112,062 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS173 PEO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 112,062 miles

Horn pitch low but still working

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,080 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,150 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 106,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 103,133 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 99,609 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,227 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 92,412 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 88,331 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 84,261 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 79,968 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 79,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 75,234 miles

all 4 tyres 2mm only

Pass 14 Jan 2010 70,673 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 65,563 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 61,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 56,706 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 56,706 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 51,640 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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S173 PEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 S173 PEO, 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 S173 PEO registered?

S173 PEO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S173 PEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S173 PEO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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