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S406 HNM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,949 mi
Last recorded125,949 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 HNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 125,949 miles

hole in near side front sill

Fail 7 Apr 2012 125,949 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hole in near side front sill

Pass 16 Apr 2011 121,258 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all four coil springs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

exhaust bracket broken but still well supported

metal brake pipes corroding

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 118,061 miles

Gearbox leaking oil

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Rear metal brake pipes worn

Pass 24 Apr 2009 106,352 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 106,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 96,139 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 85,902 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 78,388 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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S406 HNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S406 HNM, 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 S406 HNM registered?

S406 HNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S406 HNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S406 HNM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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