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S679 EPN

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,338 mi
Last recorded111,338 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 EPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 111,338 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both offside and nearside ()

Pass 5 Jun 2018 102,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jun 2018 102,360 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2017 94,661 miles

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 3 May 2016 80,077 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear fully loaded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,964 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,958 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 69,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 69,322 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 66,961 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 63,940 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 59,204 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 56,015 miles

front tyres worn on outer edges down to 2mm

Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,643 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres wearing uneven advise wheel alignment check

Pass 20 Aug 2008 50,042 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 45,638 miles

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

THE BRAKES RECORDED SOME IMBALANCE,THE VEHICLE HAD NEW BRAKE PADS FITTED AND WHEN ROAD TESTED DID NOT DISPLAY SIGNIFICANT PULL WHEN BRAKING.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 40,085 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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S679 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S679 EPN, 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 S679 EPN registered?

S679 EPN is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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