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S371 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests27 (23 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.2%

Mileage

119,492 mi
Last recorded119,492 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS371 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

23 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 119,492 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 116,248 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 114,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 112,108 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 111,675 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 110,050 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 108,821 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 107,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 107,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 106,662 miles

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 11 May 2016 106,143 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 106,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2015 105,448 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2015 105,448 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 104,752 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 104,727 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 103,789 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 10,297 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 101,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 101,428 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 97,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 89,931 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 86,153 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 86,137 miles

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 11 Jun 2007 78,914 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 65,787 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 53,869 miles

play on nearside and offside front lower ball joints

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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S371 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.2%.

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 S371 FGH, 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 S371 FGH registered?

S371 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 1999.

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