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S466 CPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,746 mi
Last recorded118,746 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 118,746 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 118,746 miles

Front Side repeater missing both side (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,652 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 118,361 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 117,065 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 115,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 115,725 miles

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 114,205 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 114,204 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 113,060 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 113,060 miles

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,871 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 108,749 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 105,783 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 105,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2011 101,734 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,734 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2010 950,151 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,150 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,391 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 88,432 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 86,764 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 77,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 74,466 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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S466 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S466 CPB, 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 S466 CPB registered?

S466 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S466 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S466 CPB shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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