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S213 NLP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,013 mi
Last recorded169,013 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS213 NLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 169,013 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeter (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 168,866 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower shock bolt to short not through lock nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower shock bolt to short not through lock nut (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeter (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak engine ()

Oil leak rear diff ()

Pass 31 Jan 2017 164,145 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 158,401 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 154,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

differential oil leak

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Fail 25 Feb 2015 154,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

differential oil leak

rear brake hoses deteriorating

rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin

Pass 13 Feb 2014 142,661 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 129,420 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 129,420 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 104,059 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 88,127 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 8 Sep 2010 88,127 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front tyres wearing heaverly on inner edges

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Sep 2009 83,285 miles

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

Indicators faded

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 77,646 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 67,139 miles

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

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

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

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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S213 NLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S213 NLP, 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 S213 NLP registered?

S213 NLP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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