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S586 RDF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

143,764 mi
Last recorded143,764 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 RDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2016 143,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour deteriorated to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2016 139,321 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 139,321 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 134,658 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 134,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 130,277 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 130,277 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 125,927 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 125,927 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front disc o s idewarped

Pass 9 Dec 2011 121,100 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 121,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2010 116,574 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 116,574 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 111,948 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 111,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

glow plug light on

offside front tyre worn on edges

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2009 107,138 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 107,138 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 102,495 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 102,495 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2007 97,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 91,842 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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S586 RDF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S586 RDF, 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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S586 RDF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1999.

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