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S175 DCG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,281 mi
Last recorded112,281 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS175 DCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 112,281 miles

o.s mirror glass has repair glass

p.a.s hose at pump damp/poss very slight leak

rear exhaust becoming corroded and has previous repairs

wiper blade split but clearing screen o.k

Pass 1 Feb 2017 108,703 miles

both headlamps condensated

o.s mirror has repair glass

rear exhaust has been prev repaired

wiper blade split but clearing screen o.k

Pass 25 Jan 2016 104,840 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n.s washer in/op but o.s washer clearing both sides of screen

rear silencer has repairs/plated

Pass 27 Jan 2015 99,963 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 99,882 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 92,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 10 Dec 2011 86,376 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear disc pitted

Fail 8 Dec 2011 86,345 miles

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

nearside rear disc pitted

offside front brake disc pitted

offside rear disc pitted

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 80,624 miles

front tyres wearing on edges may have tracking fault.

Pass 19 Nov 2009 75,195 miles

oil leak from rear diff seals

Pass 1 Dec 2008 72,115 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,784 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear diff damp with oil

Pass 7 Dec 2006 60,824 miles

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

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

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

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

booster seat fitted to right rear full inspection of belt not possible.

child seat fitted to left rear full inspection of belt not possible.

parking lever pedal anti slip pad missing.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 53,597 miles

Both rear indicators starting to go white. †Child seat fitted to left rear but seat belt not aroud seat and was tested. †Rear exhaust box has some corrossion at input pipe.

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,597 miles

Both rear indicators starting to go white. †Child seat fitted to left rear but seat belt not aroud seat and was tested. †Rear exhaust box has some corrossion at input pipe.

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S175 DCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S175 DCG, 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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S175 DCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 January 1999.

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