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S463 KSS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

135,147 mi
Last recorded135,147 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS463 KSS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2017 135,147 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 135,144 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 134,852 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,292 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 133,530 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 133,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 132,369 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 132,369 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 130,113 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 130,113 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc has surface rust

offside rear brake disc has surface rust

Pass 8 Feb 2011 127,143 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 124,627 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 123,008 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 120,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 118,411 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 118,411 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (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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S463 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S463 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 S463 KSS registered?

S463 KSS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S463 KSS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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