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S572 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

183,866 mi
Last recorded183,866 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS572 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 183,866 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 183,860 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2012 172,047 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 172,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 161,597 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 161,597 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 150,633 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 150,633 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 105,315 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 105,315 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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S572 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S572 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 S572 OBD registered?

S572 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1999.

Is S572 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S572 OBD shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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