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S48 LLW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,689 mi
Last recorded138,689 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS48 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 138,689 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 138,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,301 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 119,832 miles

both rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear coil spring corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 115,728 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 115,698 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 110,564 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear no plate slightly dirty

Pass 5 Feb 2010 105,648 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front wiper blade rubber slightly worn

rear no plate slightly dirty

Pass 5 Feb 2009 100,321 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 94,128 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 94,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 86,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 75,929 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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S48 LLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S48 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 S48 LLW registered?

S48 LLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S48 LLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S48 LLW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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