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S54 OLN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,938 mi
Last recorded124,938 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 OLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2020 124,938 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front floor corroded and holes out of area

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front [ over fuel tank ] (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nearside front [ over sub frame ] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

petrol tank overflow hose perishing

Pass 11 Nov 2019 123,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside headlight cracked but not affecting beam image

Pass 23 Nov 2018 121,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 118,213 miles

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

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

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

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

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 115,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to centre (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod end inner joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 111,976 miles

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

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

outter sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2015 111,976 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked inner wing (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,231 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 104,597 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 101,074 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

nearside front indicator weather gard broken

Fail 23 Nov 2011 97,550 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 97,550 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 93,496 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake hoses starting to crack

slight play in steering linkage

Fail 16 Nov 2010 93,496 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded on inner face

front brake discs wearing thin

rear brake hoses starting to crack

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 17 Nov 2009 88,590 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 83,812 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2007 79,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 79,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 74,130 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 74,130 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 67,601 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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S54 OLN 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 S54 OLN, 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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S54 OLN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1999.

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