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S316 NPY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

149,566 mi
Last recorded149,566 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS316 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 149,566 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 138,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Jul 2013 126,010 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 126,010 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 118,016 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 107,939 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 104,369 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 100,674 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 100,674 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 97,619 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 91,641 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 87,004 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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S316 NPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S316 NPY, 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 S316 NPY registered?

S316 NPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S316 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S316 NPY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S316 NPY have outstanding finance?

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