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S52 LLW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

96,357 mi
Last recorded96,357 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 96,357 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides front (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 94,642 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 94,642 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 94,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 93,559 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 90,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 84,606 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 81,398 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 77,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2015 77,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 74,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 69,414 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,814 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 64,814 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,057 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 54,794 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,012 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 44,510 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 35,289 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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S52 LLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 S52 LLW, 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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S52 LLW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1999.

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