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S674 KOB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

201,379 mi
Last recorded201,379 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 KOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 201,379 miles

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

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 201,254 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 173,470 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2011 173,465 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 192,554 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 189,817 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 182,325 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 173,715 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2007 173,712 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 165,051 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2007 165,047 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 155,086 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2006 154,927 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S674 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S674 KOB, 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 S674 KOB registered?

S674 KOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S674 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S674 KOB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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