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S712 DFE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,453 mi
Last recorded96,453 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 96,453 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,377 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 89,178 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust hanger broken

front exhaust downpipe bolts corroded very thin

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front exhuast/gearbox mounting broken

front heat shield insecure

front tyre treads approaching wear bars

minor stone damage to n/s headlamp

n/s steering arm inner joint slightly worn

Fail 19 Jul 2012 89,178 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

centre exhaust hanger braoken

front exhaust downpipe bolts corroded very thin

front exhuast/gearbox mounting broken

front heat shield insecure

front tyre treads approaching wear bars

minor stone damage to n/s headlamp

n/s steering arm inner joint slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2011 83,091 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,733 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 72,733 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,366 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 673,535 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,842 miles

all tyres are h rated for speed poss v should be fitted

Pass 22 May 2006 52,588 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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S712 DFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S712 DFE, 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 S712 DFE registered?

S712 DFE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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The MOT history for S712 DFE shows 12 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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