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S658 KDY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

320,423 mi
Last recorded320,423 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS658 KDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 320,423 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 312,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 305,403 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 694,541 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 287,953 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 282,809 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 270,385 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 270,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 241,683 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge

nearside rear tyre has some cracks on sidewall

Pass 14 Aug 2010 226,894 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Fail 13 Aug 2010 226,894 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perrishing

Pass 12 Aug 2009 196,957 miles

All brake hoses starting to wear.

Damage to front of vehicle, Plastic covers over outer sills, Oil leak.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect Play in both front wheel bearings, n/s/f tyre worn outer edge, Tracking check, Rear tyres inner and outer walls cracked, Rear exhaust corroded, Chips in front screen,

Fail 12 Aug 2009 196,957 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All brake hoses starting to wear.

Damage to front of vehicle, Plastic covers over outer sills, Oil leak.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect Play in both front wheel bearings, n/s/f tyre worn outer edge, Tracking check, Rear tyres inner and outer walls cracked, Rear exhaust corroded, Chips in front screen,

Pass 15 Aug 2008 179,573 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 179,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 170,274 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 136,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 136,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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S658 KDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S658 KDY, 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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S658 KDY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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