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S508 RBH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

238,528 mi
Last recorded238,528 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS508 RBH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 238,528 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/s & N/s Worn Inside Edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 228,576 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 214,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play sterring idler (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 199,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 199,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 187,748 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 176,131 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake application uneven

Seatbelts slow to retact (O/S front and rear, N/S rear)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Wiper starting to smear

Pass 6 Dec 2011 165,246 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 165,246 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 151,608 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 141,854 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 132,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 120,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipes have been painted

Pass 28 Nov 2006 106,830 miles

metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

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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S508 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S508 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 S508 RBH registered?

S508 RBH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S508 RBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S508 RBH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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