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S185 DOU

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

192,643 mi
Last recorded192,643 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS185 DOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 192,643 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel coil light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has kerb mark damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle coil-springs have signs of corrosion

Vehicle has signs of corrosion

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2021 192,643 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault in dash (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Diesel coil light on in dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine under trays fitted restricting the view of some components

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has kerb mark damage

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle coil-springs have signs of corrosion

Vehicle has signs of corrosion

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2020 190,767 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

offside rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 21 May 2019 187,653 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 187,653 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside-outside (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle under-body has signs of corrosion

Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 185,429 miles

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both-sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2018 185,429 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both-sides (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both-sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 May 2017 183,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both-sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 181,863 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front steering rack has play

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view door (8.1.2a)

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

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

all tyres cracked

diesel coil light on in dash

Fail 16 Apr 2015 180,151 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

diesel coil light on in dash

front steering rack has slight play

noisy injector

Pass 16 Apr 2015 180,151 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

diesel coil light on in dash

front steering rack has slight play

noisy injector

Pass 30 Apr 2014 174,639 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 169,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

n\s door mirror cracked but still visible

n\s\r + o\sr tyres have cracks on tread

Fail 16 Apr 2013 169,402 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

n\s door mirror cracked but still visible

n\s\r + o\sr tyres have cracks on tread

Pass 17 Apr 2012 163,038 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre damaged on wall

Pass 18 Apr 2011 156,934 miles

n/s/f tyre damaged on wall

wiper little worn

Pass 20 Apr 2010 149,972 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 142,730 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 134,990 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 128,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 119,676 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 119,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S185 DOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S185 DOU, 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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S185 DOU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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