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S589 GSG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,808 mi
Last recorded127,808 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS589 GSG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2018 127,808 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 120,983 miles

Advise; both rear inner body sill slightly corroded / Strong Advise; nearside rear inner body wing section holed and slightly corroded [not in prescribed area yet ][however attention required].

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush [both sides] (2.7.4)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 119,320 miles

rusted n/s/f wing and inner and outer sills back ends

Pass 14 Dec 2015 115,246 miles

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre below limit of 1.6mm

strong advice both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

strong advice n/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

strong advice o/s/f tyre inner and outer edges wearing cords to cords

strong advice o/s/r tyre on limit of 1.6mm

strong advice rear brake pads on limit of 1.5mm

under side of car rusting back end

Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,712 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013
Fail 28 Aug 2013 104,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,837 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor corrosion to sills & floor

Pass 28 Jul 2011 96,851 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

slight corrosion to sills

various suspension components corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2011 96,851 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil level low

slight corrosion to sills

various suspension components corroding

Pass 15 Sep 2009 89,259 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in steering rack outer ball joints

Pass 18 Sep 2008 84,543 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

some play to n/s/f & o/s/f inner track rod ball joints

Fail 11 Sep 2007 79,505 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 79,505 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 75,459 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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S589 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 S589 GSG, 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 S589 GSG registered?

S589 GSG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1999.

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