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S47 LLW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,220 mi
Last recorded119,220 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS47 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 119,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 11,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 11,167 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 99,631 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 99,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 87,313 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 66,458 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,072 miles

Brake pedal rubber has slight wear

Fuel filler hose has slight deteriation

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

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

Offside Front Light lense has slight damage

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

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

Screen wash has slight leak

Fail 3 Mar 2016 48,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225 45 r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 245 40 r17 (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal rubber has slight wear

Fuel filler hose has slight deteriation

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

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

Offside Front Light lense has slight damage

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

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

Screen wash has slight leak

Pass 19 Feb 2015 46,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent level high

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brakes slightly fluctuating

general slight corrosion too lower chassis/componants

os side repeater slightly white

slight play in steering arm joints

washerbottle leaking

Fail 19 Feb 2015 46,207 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolent level high

front and rear brake discs corroded

front and rear brakes slightly fluctuating

general slight corrosion too lower chassis/componants

os side repeater slightly white

slight play in steering arm joints

washerbottle leaking

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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S47 LLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S47 LLW, 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 S47 LLW registered?

S47 LLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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