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S459 HGP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,181 mi
Last recorded118,181 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS459 HGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 118,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 100,210 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

osf inner steering arm boot twisted

slight play in steering box

Fail 1 Aug 2017 100,207 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded spare wheel well (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play ns and os (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear wheel arches corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

osf inner steering arm boot twisted

slight play in steering box

Pass 4 Aug 2016 89,765 miles

DAMPNESS N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Fail 27 Jul 2016 89,750 miles

Emissions not tested UNABLE TO RUN STABLE SPEED BETWEEN 2500 AND 300 RPM (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded SUPPLYING FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE (3.6.B.2c)

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

DAMPNESS N/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

SURFACE FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 18 Aug 2015 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,888 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 79,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in nearside front lower ball joint

Slight weep from nearside front shock absorber

Pass 19 Aug 2013 72,441 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Slight weep from near side front shock absorber

Fail 19 Aug 2013 72,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Near side rear tyre worn close to tread limit

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Slight weep from near side front shock absorber

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,093 miles

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Fail 14 Aug 2012 66,093 miles

Slight play in off side front bottom ball joint

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight corrosion on front and rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,046 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Slight weep from near side front shock absorber

Fail 1 Aug 2011 59,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Rear indicators bleached

Slight play in near side front bottom ball joint

Slight weep from near side front shock absorber

Pass 10 Aug 2010 53,543 miles

Front brake pads worn low

Rear indicators bleached

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Weep from near side front shock absorber

Fail 10 Aug 2010 53,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front brake pads worn low

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

Rear indicators bleached

Slight corrosion on brake pipes

Weep from near side front shock absorber

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,083 miles

Slight weep from off side front shock absorber

Fail 18 Aug 2009 48,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Slight weep from off side front shock absorber

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,195 miles

Slight play near side front bottom ball joint

Pass 21 Aug 2007 38,106 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 34,832 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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S459 HGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 S459 HGP, 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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S459 HGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1999.

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