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S233 OHG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,630 mi
Last recorded131,630 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 OHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 131,630 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, spring cups (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

body corroded - heavily corroded in places

various suspension components corroded including rear subframe and suspension arms etc but none considered excessive

Pass 11 Feb 2016 112,884 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 99,492 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 87,550 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn - pads appear approx 4mm

various areas of corrosion within perscribed areas - none considered excessive

various suspension components including shock absorbers and suspension arms etc slightly corroded - not considered excessive

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,546 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,566 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 61,044 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 56,820 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 52,184 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2009 52,108 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2008 47,357 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,903 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2006 42,902 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2005 38,538 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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S233 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S233 OHG, 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 OHG registered?

S233 OHG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S233 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 OHG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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