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S179 YNO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

133,391 mi
Last recorded133,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS179 YNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 133,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 120,628 miles

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2014 102,628 miles

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

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

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

Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2013 106,164 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 104,943 miles

slight play in nearside track rod

Pass 4 Feb 2011 102,426 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,092 miles

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

o/s/f headlamp has a stonechip

Pass 26 Sep 2008 86,788 miles

both front indicators loosing colour

exhaust corroding

n/s/f lower ball joint just meets requirements

o/s/f headlamp cracked

o/s/r shock just meets requirements

Pass 26 Sep 2007 81,041 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

wiper starting to smear

Pass 21 Sep 2006 74,197 miles

Nearside front loer ball joint has lift just meets crieria

Slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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S179 YNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S179 YNO, 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 S179 YNO registered?

S179 YNO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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