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S506 AJL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

193,256 mi
Last recorded193,256 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS506 AJL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 193,256 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body has corrosion all over

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in grease

chasis corroded

ubcc

wheel caps fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 193,256 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

body has corrosion all over

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes covered in grease

chasis corroded

ubcc

wheel caps fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2015 187,109 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 181,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 171,018 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 159,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear section of exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2012 148,153 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 148,153 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 136,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 123,593 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 113,638 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 104,797 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 104,797 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2007 101,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 101,232 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 92,606 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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S506 AJL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S506 AJL, 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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S506 AJL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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