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S238 HGP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,050 mi
Last recorded67,050 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS238 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2021 67,050 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 67,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Sound deadening material insecure exhaust missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 66,167 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 62,779 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 61,909 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 61,909 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 61,086 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on tread

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And various cut on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 60,054 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,246 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 59,246 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 58,275 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 57,139 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 57,139 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 55,552 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 52,956 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 49,539 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 49,539 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 46,019 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 42,724 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 38,015 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 34,676 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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S238 HGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S238 HGP, 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 S238 HGP registered?

S238 HGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 1999.

Is S238 HGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S238 HGP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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