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S409 WBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,665 mi
Last recorded73,665 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS409 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2022 73,665 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 73,665 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,890 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 72,249 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 72,249 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,914 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,582 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 71,133 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 71,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 70,849 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 70,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 69,794 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 69,794 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,381 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 69,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 68,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 68,518 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,518 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 67,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 67,936 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 67,349 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 66,210 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2006 66,210 miles

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

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

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 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 S409 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S409 WBC?

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What year was S409 WBC registered?

S409 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S409 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S409 WBC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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