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S406 WBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,902 mi
Last recorded158,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS406 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2012 158,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 158,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 142,687 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 129,785 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 105,264 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 95,226 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 95,226 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 90,227 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 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WBC, 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 WBC registered?

S406 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1999.

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