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S653 DGC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,083 mi
Last recorded169,083 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS653 DGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 169,083 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R TYRE INNER WALL IS STARTING TO WEAR BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

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

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

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS STARTING TO FADE BUT OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 24 Aug 2016 168,895 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 166,439 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s outer (3.6.B.2c)

front wiper split but clearing screen

Pass 28 Aug 2014 157,000 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 157,000 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 136,037 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 125,122 miles

Rear subframe mountings perrished

Differential oil leak

Exhaust corroded

Front exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 117,177 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 117,177 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken

Front number plate cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight corrosion to exhaust

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 111,724 miles

Offside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2010 111,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front tyres smooth on outer edges

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2009 106,256 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front and rear tyres worn on edges

Front number plate cracked

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 106,256 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front and rear tyres worn on edges

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 97,959 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

N/S Door mirror cracked

Fail 12 Jun 2008 97,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs worn

Front number plate cracked

N/S Door mirror cracked

Pass 25 May 2007 85,088 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Crankshaft oil seal leaking

O/S/F Brake pad low

O/S/F Headlight chipped

Rear brake pads low

Pass 15 May 2006 74,536 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S653 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S653 DGC, 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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S653 DGC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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