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S34 AGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,581 mi
Last recorded146,581 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS34 AGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 146,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 133,285 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 121,328 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

advise all round brake pipes slight corrosion

Fail 3 Sep 2015 121,328 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front floor corroded

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

advise all round brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2014 109,106 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 109,106 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 106,830 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 106,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 103,088 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 101,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 98,639 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 98,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 94,232 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,721 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 77,648 miles

BAS/ASR warning light on

both rear flexible brake hoses showing signs of cracking

Pass 8 Sep 2006 70,221 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 70,221 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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S34 AGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S34 AGA, 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 S34 AGA registered?

S34 AGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S34 AGA safe to buy?

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