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S493 RBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS493 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2010 54,821 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 42,983 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 27,092 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 11,178 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,953 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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S493 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S493 RBH, 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 S493 RBH registered?

S493 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S493 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 RBH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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