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S181 OLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

142,149 mi
Last recorded142,149 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS181 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 142,149 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 142,039 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 142,039 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 141,898 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 141,898 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 141,268 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 139,615 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 137,439 miles

Offside Front wing has corossion

Pass 9 May 2017 132,532 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 127,319 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 121,704 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 116,949 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2013 112,365 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 107,754 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 102,482 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 94,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 89,148 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 82,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 74,490 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 65,428 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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S181 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S181 OLN, 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 S181 OLN registered?

S181 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S181 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S181 OLN shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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