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S303 KSH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,477 mi
Last recorded104,477 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 KSH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2012 104,477 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake hoses are poor and the offside only just met requirement

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

offside rear tyre has a cut and only just met requirement

offside windscreen washer poor

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,654 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,654 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 100,384 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 100,384 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 92,972 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 86,464 miles

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

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

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 30 Jun 2008 86,464 miles

surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Apr 2007 75,340 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 149,037 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 149,037 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 134,699 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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S303 KSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S303 KSH, 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 S303 KSH registered?

S303 KSH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S303 KSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 KSH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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