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S195 DDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,907 mi
Last recorded180,907 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 DDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2011 180,907 miles

Front exhaust bracket cracked

Fuel pipe corroded at rear

Nearside front headlamp lens cracked

Steering box weeping fluid

Pass 10 May 2010 166,466 miles

headlamp adjuster insecure

slightly damp arount steering box

Fail 10 May 2010 166,466 miles

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

headlamp adjuster insecure

slightly damp arount steering box

Pass 18 May 2009 149,904 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 149,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 May 2008 131,702 miles

both front tyres starting to crack and perish

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish

Pass 22 May 2007 119,083 miles

advise rear differntial leaking oil/advise further inspection

advise steering box has evidence of leakage,but not active/advise further inspection

Pass 3 May 2006 107,112 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 107,112 miles

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Door shuts covered

Engine covers and undershielding in place

Exhaust system corroded

Outer sills covered

Rear diff leaking

Stonechips on screen

Unable to clearly see front inner brake pads

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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S195 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S195 DDP, 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

How do I check the history of S195 DDP?

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What year was S195 DDP registered?

S195 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S195 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 DDP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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