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S198 EFG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

166,716 mi
Last recorded166,716 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS198 EFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 166,716 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 165,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 162,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 160,003 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 159,998 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2017 156,826 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 156,821 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear tail gate (6.1.C.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 154,908 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 1 Sep 2015 148,976 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 148,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 145,277 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

advanced wear in both front brake discs

all tyres in genral poor condition (replacement recomended)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 135,181 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 127,452 miles

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

advanced wear in both front brake discs

offside rear coil spring broken at bottom but seated in position

Pass 28 Oct 2011 114,219 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

wear in both front brake discs

wear in both rear brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2011 113,111 miles

Corrosion to boot lid

Drivers mirror slightly discoloured

Front and rear discs lipped on edges

Front number plate starting to seperate

Rear indicators slightly faded

Slight corrosion to offside front and nearside rear wheel arches

Slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Aug 2010 102,020 miles

Corrosion to rear boot lid and offside rear wheel arch

Front number plate starting to seperate

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

Rear indicators slightly faded

Slight dampness to steering damper

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 25 Aug 2010 102,020 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion to rear boot lid and offside rear wheel arch

Front number plate starting to seperate

Nearside front tyre on legal limit on outer edge

Rear indicators slightly faded

Slight dampness to steering damper

Slight lift in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 26 Aug 2009 88,949 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,949 miles

Front number plate starting to seperate

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Aug 2008 77,995 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side track rod gaiter twisted

Fail 21 Aug 2008 77,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side track rod gaiter twisted

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,030 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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S198 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S198 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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S198 EFG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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