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S218 WAW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2021
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

102,552 mi
Last recorded102,552 miles
Recorded on21 May 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS218 WAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2020 102,552 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 101,118 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

tyres need to be change ASAP

Pass 31 Mar 2018 99,776 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 98,907 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Mar 2016 97,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 93,260 miles

1. CO close to the limit, put cat cleaner, and Co improved.

Fail 15 Sep 2012 91,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 91,116 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,628 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 85,781 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 82,706 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 82,672 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 78,815 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,124 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 135,962 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 135,962 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 135,704 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 128,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,452 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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S218 WAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S218 WAW, 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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S218 WAW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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