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S554 KOJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

170,081 mi
Last recorded170,081 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 KOJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 170,081 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 157,960 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not showing cordes yet .

Fail 7 Jan 2013 157,960 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer wall not showing cordes yet .

Pass 1 Jun 2012 152,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

air bag light on in dash

Pass 13 Dec 2011 148,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light stays on in dash

Fail 13 Dec 2011 148,373 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

air bag light stays on in dash

Pass 6 Dec 2010 139,999 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag light stays on in dash

nearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 131,338 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 119,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 110,785 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 101,019 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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S554 KOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S554 KOJ, 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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S554 KOJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1999.

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