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S580 RUH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,825 mi
Last recorded103,825 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS580 RUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 103,825 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 102,265 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 100,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 98,399 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 93,541 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 92,767 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,261 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 92,261 miles

Brake warning device defective (3.3.E.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 91,727 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 91,727 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 28 May 2014 91,035 miles

One of two bulbs in o/s/r lamp not working

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2007 89,717 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 89,717 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 84,227 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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S580 RUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S580 RUH, 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 S580 RUH registered?

S580 RUH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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