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S438 WAH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,983 mi
Last recorded131,983 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 WAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 131,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 123,600 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 122,755 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 122,755 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 121,270 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 May 2023 121,270 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 118,842 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 115,741 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2021 115,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 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 11 Jun 2020 111,568 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 109,360 miles

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play outer anti roll bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 105,857 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,063 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play arm end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 94,336 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 89,003 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,383 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 79,208 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 73,105 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 66,820 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 60,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 51,919 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 46,008 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 38,956 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,495 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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S438 WAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S438 WAH, 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 S438 WAH registered?

S438 WAH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S438 WAH safe to buy?

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