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S450 KSS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

71,420 mi
Last recorded71,420 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2016 71,420 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer light not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% outer light not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front tyres have cracking in the treads

both rear tyres have cracking in the side walls and treads

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Mar 2015 70,556 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 66,152 miles

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

both front tyres and n/s rea tyre slightly cracked

o/s indicator repeater lens missing

Fail 5 Mar 2014 66,152 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres and n/s rea tyre slightly cracked

o/s indicator repeater lens missing

Pass 1 Nov 2012 66,077 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 20 Jul 2012 66,003 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

centre exhaust slightly insecure

front exhaust mounting broken

n/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 62,196 miles

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

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

n/s repeater lens damaged

Fail 30 Oct 2009 62,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s repeater lens damaged

Pass 21 Nov 2008 59,276 miles

Front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 53,978 miles

Rigid brake pipes slightly corroded/greased.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 48,322 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2006 48,312 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S450 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S450 KSS, 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 S450 KSS registered?

S450 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S450 KSS safe to buy?

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