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S498 NDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,212 mi
Last recorded166,212 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS498 NDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 166,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 153,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 140,013 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 133,270 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 128,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Jun 2010 128,310 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 122,607 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 109,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 102,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,058 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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S498 NDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S498 NDP, 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 S498 NDP registered?

S498 NDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1999.

Is S498 NDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S498 NDP shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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