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S197 OLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,924 mi
Last recorded156,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS197 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2012 156,924 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2011 145,682 miles

front pipe exhaust bracket corroded

gear box sump pan corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2011 145,682 miles

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

front pipe exhaust bracket corroded

gear box sump pan corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 135,436 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 135,434 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front discs rusty,both rear tyres worn close to wear indicators,n/s/f tyre inside wall cracking,both rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 28 Jan 2009 126,780 miles

condensation in both headlights,rear brake pipes rusty and rear discs rusty.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 120,944 miles

both sides front brake discs worn.

Fail 27 Feb 2008 120,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both sides front brake discs worn.

Pass 27 Feb 2007 110,390 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 94,271 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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S197 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S197 OLN, 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 S197 OLN registered?

S197 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S197 OLN safe to buy?

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