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S221 EAE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS221 EAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 139,498 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end / outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded quite bad (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 28 Apr 2023 138,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

play in offside front steering and suspension

Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,135 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 137,370 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and o/s side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 19 Feb 2020 136,718 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 136,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 136,038 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside mirror deteriorated

slight play in steering

Pass 20 Feb 2018 135,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside wing mirror damaged

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

slight play in steering

Pass 22 Feb 2017 134,709 miles

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s front indicator lens incomplete

slight play in steering and front suspension

Fail 16 Feb 2017 134,707 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s front indicator lens incomplete

slight play in steering and front suspension

Pass 16 Feb 2016 133,591 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine and sill covers fitted

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,110 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

outer sill covers fitted

unable to see full condition of rear coil springs

Fail 12 Feb 2015 132,107 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s door mirror glass damaged

outer sill covers fitted

unable to see full condition of rear coil springs

Pass 11 Feb 2014 130,488 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 129,102 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

n/s rear bumper loose

Pass 16 Feb 2012 127,709 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear bumper slightly displaced

Pass 16 Feb 2011 126,637 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 16 Feb 2010 124,858 miles

nearside mirror

rear brake pads

slight play both front wheelbearings

Fail 16 Feb 2010 124,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror

rear brake pads

slight play both front wheelbearings

Pass 11 Feb 2009 122,316 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

slight play both front wheelbearings

Pass 14 Feb 2008 119,698 miles

nearside door mirror

plastic undertrays fitted at time of manufacture, unable to fully inspect various vehicle components

play in steering

slight play offside front suspension

Pass 15 Feb 2007 117,192 miles

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

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

rear subframe and suspension mounting points and components rusty

slight play in front steering and suspension

wiper blade

Pass 16 Feb 2006 114,926 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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S221 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S221 EAE, 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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S221 EAE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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