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S693 LLJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,372 mi
Last recorded147,372 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS693 LLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 147,372 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 141,715 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 135,537 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 125,247 miles

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

bas/asr warning light on

corrosion evident on n/s/r doorsill/arch

g/box oil leaks?(bad)

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate marked

Fail 26 Jun 2008 125,247 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

bas/asr warning light on

corrosion evident on n/s/r doorsill/arch

g/box oil leaks?(bad)

rear coil springs rusty

rear number plate marked

Pass 27 Jun 2007 113,395 miles

BAS/ASR warning light on

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre scrubbed out on outer edge

wiper smearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2006 100,466 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 100,466 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

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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S693 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S693 LLJ, 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 S693 LLJ registered?

S693 LLJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S693 LLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S693 LLJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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