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S710 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 128,611 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 125,154 miles

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 2 Dec 2014 125,122 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 120,611 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 112,881 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very rusty

rear brake pads worn

slight play at n/s steering idler

Fail 13 Dec 2012 112,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all four indicators fading

exhaust system very rusty

rear brake pads worn

slight play at n/s steering idler

Fail 9 Dec 2011 100,052 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 100,052 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 92,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 88,327 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 85,135 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 80,480 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 80,480 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 73,428 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 68,729 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 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S710 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

S710 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S710 OBD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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