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S624 DAA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,730 mi
Last recorded171,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS624 DAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 171,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine sounds noisy

Pass 12 Jan 2021 166,833 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S plus O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 166,796 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel hose leaking pipe to fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S plus O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 159,962 miles

Front slight play in inner steering arms

Pass 5 Apr 2018 146,032 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 142,037 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 125,180 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 125,180 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 117,709 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 117,709 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 101,849 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 100,542 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 100,542 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 7 Sep 2012 94,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,493 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 7 Sep 2011 87,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

offside rear tyre tread on 3mm...

Pass 10 Sep 2010 78,558 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 68,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 68,722 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,376 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

small chips in front screen

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sign of perishing rear no plate

Pass 11 Sep 2006 48,603 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 48,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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S624 DAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S624 DAA, 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 S624 DAA registered?

S624 DAA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S624 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S624 DAA shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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