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S611 BNS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,826 mi
Last recorded149,826 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS611 BNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 149,826 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 124,009 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 106,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,549 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 92,256 miles

front brakes 20% imbalance

rear brakes 20% imbalance

steering damper looks damp and has slight play in it

Fail 8 Dec 2012 92,246 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front brakes 20% imbalance

rear brakes 20% imbalance

steering damper looks damp and has slight play in it

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,340 miles

all x4 tyres between 3 - 4mm and starting to get age cracks

diff pinion seal leaking

minor play in both front wheel bearings x2

nsf antiroll-bar end bush worn

nsf track rod end dust cover small split

nsf wheel rim minor damage

osr indicator just starting to show white light.

Pass 12 Nov 2010 74,020 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 74,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,052 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 63,027 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 63,027 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 57,128 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 45,555 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,366 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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S611 BNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S611 BNS, 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 S611 BNS registered?

S611 BNS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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