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S195 EFG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

158,985 mi
Last recorded158,985 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 158,985 miles

10 spots of corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2011 150,541 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 150,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 142,625 miles

Centre seat belt sticking

Front & rear brake hoses perishing

Slight diffusion offside headlamp pattern

Pass 12 Feb 2009 133,578 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 125,089 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 125,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 113,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 104,053 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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S195 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S195 EFG, 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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How do I check the history of S195 EFG?

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What year was S195 EFG registered?

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

Is S195 EFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S195 EFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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