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S409 KOB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,900 mi
Last recorded119,900 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 119,900 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 104,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,505 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,799 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 82,865 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 80,010 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 75,040 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 72,281 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 21 May 2007 72,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 67,114 miles

Nearside 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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S409 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 S409 KOB, 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

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What year was S409 KOB registered?

S409 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S409 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 KOB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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