MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both side skirt fitted
under vehicle corroded
All wheel arches corroded.
Surface corrosion on all suspension components and under the vehicle.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S699 OBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 S699 OBY, 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 S699 OBY registered?
S699 OBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.
Is S699 OBY safe to buy?
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