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S449 LGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

88,021 mi
Last recorded88,021 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS449 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2020 88,021 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Aug 2020 88,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2019 87,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 84,416 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 82,741 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 81,871 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,715 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 79,449 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,671 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,530 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 73,498 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 71,737 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 70,444 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,444 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 69,483 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 67,180 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 64,394 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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S449 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S449 LGC, 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 S449 LGC registered?

S449 LGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S449 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S449 LGC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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