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S45 OLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,088 mi
Last recorded101,088 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS45 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,088 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (4.4.3 (a))

Engine has a light misting of oil.

Nearside Front Tyre cracked.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low and cracked.

Rear brake discs corroded.

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both front wheels. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 100,997 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 100,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,382 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 95,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,356 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 93,075 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 89,737 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 85,844 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 78,500 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 70,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 70,622 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,418 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,526 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 59,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 54,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 51,050 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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S45 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 S45 OLN, 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 S45 OLN registered?

S45 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S45 OLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S45 OLN 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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