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S466 GRC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

156,422 mi
Last recorded156,422 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS466 GRC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 156,422 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 144,665 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 144,665 miles

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

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

offside front wheel weights show signs of rubbing on anti-roll bar

Pass 2 Oct 2013 138,250 miles

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Fail 30 Sep 2013 138,250 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2012 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 122,436 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 116,503 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 116,503 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 109,265 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 95,280 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 95,270 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 89,517 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 81,846 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 GRC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GRC, 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 GRC registered?

S466 GRC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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