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S535 DDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,009 mi
Last recorded141,009 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 DDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2017 141,009 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2016 136,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 126,922 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014
Pass 5 Aug 2013 103,806 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 97,660 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 97,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 94,653 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 90,565 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 90,563 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 86,217 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 31 Jul 2008 80,530 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 74,346 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 74,346 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 67,003 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 59,295 miles

both rear brake flexy hoses starting to perish

rear pads getting low

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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S535 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S535 DDP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S535 DDP registered?

S535 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S535 DDP safe to buy?

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