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S370 HGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

80,262 mi
Last recorded80,262 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2006
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS370 HGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2006 80,262 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 80,262 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

bumper insecure

n/s door mirror glass missing

Fail 10 Oct 2005 79,559 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S370 HGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 S370 HGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S370 HGX?

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What year was S370 HGX registered?

S370 HGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1999.

Is S370 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S370 HGX shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S370 HGX have outstanding finance?

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