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S493 XAY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

100,375 mi
Last recorded100,375 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2022 100,375 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster slightly damaged and taped

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,002 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 84,187 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,187 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,879 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,155 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 82,173 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 80,894 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,572 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 78,443 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 77,719 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,490 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2011 75,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 73,524 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,807 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 68,700 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 67,193 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,553 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 XAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XAY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S493 XAY registered?

S493 XAY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S493 XAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S493 XAY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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