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S46 MWL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,501 mi
Last recorded112,501 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS46 MWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 112,501 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 103,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2012 103,416 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Feb 2011 94,666 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 90,075 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 85,046 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 77,296 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 77,296 miles

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 71,295 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE.

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES PERISHED.

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Fail 1 Mar 2007 71,295 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES LOW ON INNER EDGE.

BOTH REAR BRAKE FLEXIBLE HOSES PERISHED.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

Pass 24 Jul 2006 67,025 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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S46 MWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S46 MWL, 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 S46 MWL registered?

S46 MWL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S46 MWL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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