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S445 DCG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,194 mi
Last recorded176,194 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS445 DCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2021 176,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 173,451 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 170,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 165,194 miles

Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 161,651 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 158,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Aug 2016 158,920 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 156,765 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 156,765 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2014 154,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 154,279 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 150,161 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 142,945 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 134,086 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 131,216 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 124,786 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 119,247 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2007 114,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 105,615 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 105,615 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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S445 DCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel 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 S445 DCG, 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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S445 DCG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.

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