MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Exhaust system insecure downpipe flange bolts corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s and o/s door mirrors loose (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers fitted so prescribed areas cannot be tested
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill area (6.1.B.2)
Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view n/s and o/s door mirrors loose (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
plastic sill covers fitted so prescribed areas cannot be tested
crack on near side of wind screen
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
offside rear tyre worn on extreem edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S579 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 XPU, 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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S579 XPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
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