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S525 RDA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,947 mi
Last recorded66,947 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 RDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,947 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 65,044 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 62,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 62,401 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 60,327 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit aprox 3000 miles left (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 56,766 miles

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 54,008 miles

front exhaust bracket rotted

Pass 17 Jan 2013 51,514 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,615 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 48,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 41,704 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 41,703 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 38,169 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 34,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2005 28,271 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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S525 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S525 RDA, 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 S525 RDA registered?

S525 RDA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S525 RDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 RDA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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