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S183 OBW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,890 mi
Last recorded92,890 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS183 OBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 Oct 2019 92,890 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 80,002 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 77,333 miles

all 4 wheel arches rusty

Pass 18 Oct 2016 75,065 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 71,803 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 68,496 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 64,255 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 62,053 miles

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 18 Oct 2011 60,092 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 56,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 54,027 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 51,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 51,267 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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S183 OBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S183 OBW, 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 S183 OBW registered?

S183 OBW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S183 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S183 OBW shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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