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S44 MFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

66,754 mi
Last recorded66,754 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS44 MFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 66,754 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear underside. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 66,198 miles

underbody could do with a treatment

Pass 15 Nov 2023 65,523 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 65,223 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 62,602 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 61,591 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 59,919 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 59,902 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 59,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 58,869 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around spare wheel well (offside rear).

possible fuel seepage from around fuel filter and fuel tank drain plug. Further investigation recommended.

Fail 20 Jun 2014 58,869 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion around spare wheel well (offside rear).

nearside rear tyre perished

possible fuel seepage from around fuel filter and fuel tank drain plug. Further investigation recommended.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 57,384 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 57,384 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 55,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,632 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 52,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 50,780 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 50,780 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

L/H/Front Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,200 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 48,200 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

L/H/Front Tyre Waering On Outer Edge.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 45,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 42,740 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 42,734 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (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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S44 MFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S44 MFC, 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 S44 MFC registered?

S44 MFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 July 1999.

Is S44 MFC safe to buy?

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