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S484 VAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,725 mi
Last recorded183,725 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS484 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 183,725 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 179,010 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 170,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 162,134 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 151,648 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2009 140,964 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 136,444 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 130,865 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 130,860 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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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S484 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S484 VAM, 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 S484 VAM registered?

S484 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S484 VAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S484 VAM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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