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S598 NLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,587 mi
Last recorded158,587 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 158,587 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 157,165 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 154,359 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 151,257 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 151,253 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 147,548 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 143,968 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 136,732 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 127,924 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 125,971 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 119,439 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 119,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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S598 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S598 NLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S598 NLY?

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What year was S598 NLY registered?

S598 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S598 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 NLY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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