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S331 EKO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,049 mi
Last recorded153,049 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 EKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2011 153,049 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 142,539 miles

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

back axle got an oil leak

Fail 25 May 2010 142,517 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

back axle got an oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2009 13,075 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 13,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2008 118,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 109,403 miles

front brake discs worn also pads getting low

front wiper blade smears

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Aug 2006 95,054 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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S331 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S331 EKO, 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 S331 EKO registered?

S331 EKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1999.

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