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S43 EGP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,257 mi
Last recorded78,257 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS43 EGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 78,257 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 78,257 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 76,836 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,243 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,131 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,131 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 72,330 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 70,089 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2015 68,865 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 67,276 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 67,276 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 66,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 66,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 65,556 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,381 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 62,037 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 58,638 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 56,488 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,833 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 41,939 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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S43 EGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S43 EGP, 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 S43 EGP registered?

S43 EGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S43 EGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S43 EGP shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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