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S336 PCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS336 PCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2018 136,771 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes above subframe (3.6.B.2c)

front exhaust down pipe to main silencer flange fixings rusted very thin

n\s\r & o\s\r inner sills rusting

rear subframe/crossmember rusting

Pass 17 Mar 2017 132,011 miles

Both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front brake pads low

OSR tyre is worn close to the legal limit

Pass 1 Mar 2016 123,521 miles

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

front exhaust joint badly corroded but secure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both sides of steering tie rods

Fail 1 Mar 2016 123,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

front exhaust joint badly corroded but secure

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in both sides of steering tie rods

Pass 6 Nov 2014 115,296 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 114,598 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 110,922 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 110,872 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,475 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 101,745 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,754 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 983,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 87,490 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 87,482 miles

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2007 80,050 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 80,050 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 73,822 miles

Advice plastic sill covers

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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S336 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S336 PCW, 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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S336 PCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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