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S529 NLM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,722 mi
Last recorded183,722 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS529 NLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 183,722 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 160,214 miles

Both rear tyres aged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering idler has slight play

Fail 3 Jun 2016 160,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres aged

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering idler has slight play

Pass 8 Jun 2015 156,220 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 152,588 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 145,905 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 145,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 141,997 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 141,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 136,552 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 136,552 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 130,024 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 124,291 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 124,291 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 117,130 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 109,803 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 103,059 miles

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

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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S529 NLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 S529 NLM, 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 S529 NLM registered?

S529 NLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S529 NLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S529 NLM shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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