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S266 HFM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

114,299 mi
Last recorded114,299 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2012 114,299 miles

2 brake pipes over rear subframe corroded but unable to check properly due to position?

both rear tyres worn to 2mm [195/65/15v]

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge outside centre 3/4

rear coil springs corroding

slight play in front anti-roll bar outer mounting bushes

unable to check vehicle properly due to covers

Pass 30 Jun 2011 104,627 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 100,607 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 93,484 miles

front exhaust clamp carroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 88,848 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 83,410 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 81,133 miles

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

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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S266 HFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S266 HFM, 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 S266 HFM registered?

S266 HFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S266 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S266 HFM shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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