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S579 KDY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS579 KDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 110,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 188,756 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 188,756 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 104,563 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 104,563 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,162 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,162 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 100,762 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 100,762 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 100,625 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 100,124 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 100,124 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 97,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

near side side indicator coer missing

Pass 12 Nov 2013 97,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

near side side indicator coer missing

Pass 15 Nov 2012 95,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s wing repeater lense missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wiper blade in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2012 95,923 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/s wing repeater lense missing

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 3 Nov 2011 90,430 miles

n/s sill cover damaged

Fail 31 Oct 2011 90,336 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s sill cover damaged

Pass 10 Nov 2010 84,168 miles

n/s front tyre low outer edge

Pass 29 Oct 2009 75,450 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 75,450 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 66,813 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 59,341 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 50,190 miles

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

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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S579 KDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 S579 KDY, 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 S579 KDY registered?

S579 KDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1999.

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