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S565 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

74,319 mi
Last recorded74,319 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS565 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 74,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 73,579 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,585 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,313 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,400 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 68,464 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 67,483 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,965 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,965 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,740 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 54,463 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,417 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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S565 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S565 OBD, 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 S565 OBD registered?

S565 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1999.

Is S565 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S565 OBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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