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S220 TBJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

106,756 mi
Last recorded106,756 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS220 TBJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 106,756 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 106,640 miles

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

front tyres thin on inside

rear pads thin

Pass 25 Oct 2016 106,561 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing thin on inside

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,352 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 104,025 miles

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Fail 28 Oct 2014 104,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 18 Jun 2013 96,662 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside and nearside rear tyres, inner egdes worn close to limit

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 93,869 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 92,931 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 92,069 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 85,441 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 82,846 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2007 75,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 64,586 miles

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

lift in both front bottom ball joints

rear brake flexible hoses perished and cracking

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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S220 TBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 S220 TBJ, 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 S220 TBJ registered?

S220 TBJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S220 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S220 TBJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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