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S284 HFM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

189,098 mi
Last recorded189,098 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS284 HFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 189,098 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 29 May 2015 180,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 174,433 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 163,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 151,196 miles

number plate slightly damaged but still ok

Pass 20 Jun 2011 139,396 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 126,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 116,342 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 116,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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S284 HFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S284 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 S284 HFM registered?

S284 HFM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1999.

Is S284 HFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S284 HFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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