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S439 WBC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,688 mi
Last recorded109,688 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS439 WBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2014 109,688 miles

slight play in steering

Pass 17 Oct 2013 105,897 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 105,894 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 100,459 miles

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

all 4 brake discs have light surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm of tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2012 100,459 miles

all 4 brake discs have light surface corrosion

o/s/r tyre on 1.6mm of tread and worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Nov 2011 95,228 miles

offside rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,383 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 88,383 miles

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

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

front exhaust brace broken.

nearside front outer tyre worn.

offside front inner tyre worn

Pass 1 Dec 2009 82,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 74,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 64,816 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 64,694 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,166 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 57,166 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,871 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 53,869 miles

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

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

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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S439 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S439 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 S439 WBC registered?

S439 WBC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S439 WBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S439 WBC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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