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S710 FUM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,842 mi
Last recorded102,842 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 FUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 102,842 miles

o/s/r brake pipe rusting

oil leak

suspension and underbody starting to rust

Pass 30 Oct 2014 100,211 miles

Oil leak

front tyres getting low on outer edge

rear tyres getting low

Fail 30 Oct 2014 100,211 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front tyres getting low on outer edge

rear tyres getting low

Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,704 miles

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes starting to rust

side skirts fitted

suspension bushes starting to detiorate

suspension rusting

underbody has surface rust

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,704 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

side skirts fitted

suspension bushes starting to detiorate

suspension rusting

underbody has surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,481 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear subframe mounts starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Oct 2011 83,437 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 84,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,127 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 80,060 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 76,933 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 72,524 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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S710 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S710 FUM, 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 S710 FUM registered?

S710 FUM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S710 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S710 FUM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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