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S348 XPP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,491 mi
Last recorded158,491 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS348 XPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2018 158,491 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 145,447 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 128,001 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 118,105 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

dampness around fuel pipes near injection pump

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2013 108,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Fail 5 Aug 2013 108,582 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Aug 2012 95,622 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 95,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jul 2011 78,337 miles

front pads wearing low

movement in steering system

n/s/f washer poor

rear number plate water damaged

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Aug 2010 68,145 miles

age cracking to rubbers

coil springs corroded

movement in rack

unable to check hydrolics fully due to rain water

Pass 13 Aug 2009 53,431 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 53,431 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 48,733 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,720 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

brake fluid leval just above min and dirty in resvior

front noumber plate starting to delamnate

wiper blade worn

Pass 28 Jul 2006 40,382 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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S348 XPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S348 XPP, 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 S348 XPP registered?

S348 XPP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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