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S549 HAN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,676 mi
Last recorded166,676 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS549 HAN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 166,676 miles

Centre exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Coolant staining around offside rear of engine.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar outer bushes worn.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses slightly perished.

Offside rear and nearside rear brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear suspension spring corroded.

Rear brake pads worn close to minimum thickness.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bush/joint.

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight to moderate play in offside rear suspension lower wishbone outer joint/bush.

Slight weep from offside front damper.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 153,361 miles

Coolant stain around offside rear of engine.

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Offside front suspension lower ball joint gaiter perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear suspension springs corroding.

Rear brake pads getting low.

Rear indicators slightly discoloured.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight play in nearside steering idler.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar outer bushes.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear suspension lower wishbone outer bushes/joints.

Slight weep from nearside front damper.

Wiper smearing slightly.

Pass 12 Jan 2018 138,996 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep crack in auxiliary belt.

Signs of coolant leak around rear of engine.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Fail 12 Jan 2018 138,996 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep crack in auxiliary belt.

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

Signs of coolant leak around rear of engine.

Slight play in nearside front suspension lower ball joint.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 123,663 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Deep crack in Auxiliary belt.

Offside front and nearside front tyres worn low on outer edges.

Slight play in offside front and nearside front suspension lower ball joints.

Slight weep from steering damper.

Pass 15 Jan 2016 100,939 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower ball joint/bush.

Fail 15 Jan 2016 100,939 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre worn almost devoid of visible tread on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Slight play in offside rear suspension lower ball joint/bush.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 93,827 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wiper slightly split and smearing slightly.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,827 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front wiper slightly split and smearing slightly.

Pass 17 Jan 2014 82,439 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 79,247 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 76,107 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 71,283 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,173 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,173 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 62,465 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 62,459 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 56,230 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,700 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 45,792 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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S549 HAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S549 HAN, 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 S549 HAN registered?

S549 HAN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1999.

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