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S233 HAR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,582 mi
Last recorded70,582 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 HAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 70,582 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on mot limit outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 70,582 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working new bulb fitted and working for how long not know as no outside cover advise new unit (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on mot limit outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 68,844 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 68,844 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 66,254 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,157 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 64,157 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 61,060 miles

Offside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 58,895 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 57,969 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 57,622 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 57,305 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2012 56,223 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 54,604 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 54,604 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,600 miles

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

wiper arm sticking

Fail 19 Jan 2010 52,600 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wiper arm sticking

Pass 18 Jan 2009 49,825 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2009 49,825 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 46,773 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 42,634 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,758 miles

advise slight play noticed in o/s steering assembeley when on full lock.

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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S233 HAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S233 HAR, 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 S233 HAR registered?

S233 HAR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S233 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 HAR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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