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S193 EMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

89,047 mi
Last recorded89,047 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS193 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 89,047 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 80,276 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 80,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,228 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 69,689 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,353 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 58,504 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 58,504 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 52,435 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 45,627 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 39,584 miles

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

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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S193 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S193 EMV, 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 S193 EMV registered?

S193 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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