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S180 MRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,078 mi
Last recorded141,078 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS180 MRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2010 141,078 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 141,078 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 130,237 miles

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2009 130,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2008 129,253 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 122,645 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 115,351 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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S180 MRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S180 MRF, 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

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What year was S180 MRF registered?

S180 MRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S180 MRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S180 MRF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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