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S269 TUH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,252 mi
Last recorded140,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 TUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2017 140,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 140,219 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 128,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various front and rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front coil spring corroded

play in steering inner joints

Fail 24 Nov 2015 128,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear inner and outer sill corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various front and rear (2.4.G.2)

offside front coil spring corroded

play in steering inner joints

Fail 16 Dec 2014 119,716 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 119,716 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 111,037 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

OSR floor holed not within prescribed area

Pass 22 Dec 2012 105,378 miles

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

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

OSF front of sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 105,377 miles

Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

OSF front of sill corroded and holed outside of prescribed area

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 100,355 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 92,948 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 92,938 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 85,982 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 81,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 78,308 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,913 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 73,913 miles

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

Nearside 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2006 67,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 67,183 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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S269 TUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S269 TUH, 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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S269 TUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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