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S567 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

215,922 mi
Last recorded215,922 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS567 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2016 215,922 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 203,733 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 203,701 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 182,576 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 182,572 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine speed fluctuating so much unable carry on with emmision test

Pass 20 Sep 2013 161,531 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 138,265 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 137,813 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 113,682 miles

NSR Position lamp - X1 of 2 not working

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

Fail 28 Sep 2011 113,682 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

NSR Position lamp - X1 of 2 not working

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 91,637 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 91,637 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 61,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 52,833 miles

front & rear brake pads approx half worn

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2007 46,147 miles

dampness around steering damper

lift in both front bottom ball joints

n/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge close to limit

n/s/r tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

slight play in both front wheel bearings

surface corosion rear metal brake pipes

surface crackes both rear flexi brake hoses

Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

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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S567 OBD 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 62.5%.

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 S567 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.

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What year was S567 OBD registered?

S567 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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