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S714 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,903 mi
Last recorded61,903 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 61,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all round heavy corrosion on outer doors and wings

exhaust bracket snapped off and corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2019 61,903 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all round heavy corrosion on outer doors and wings

exhaust bracket snapped off and corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2018 61,101 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides . cracked and perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shockers (2.7.2a)

heavy corrosion on vehicles body , doors and wings

Fail 19 Feb 2018 61,097 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides lower arms (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides . cracked and perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing all 4 shockers (2.7.2a)

heavy corrosion on vehicles body , doors and wings

Pass 13 Feb 2017 59,989 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes greased

vehicle wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,646 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust mid section slight deterioration

wheel arches corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 55,609 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

all wheelarches corroded

brake pipes greased

Pass 19 Feb 2014 53,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Feb 2014 53,329 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wheel arches corroded

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 22 Feb 2013 49,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 48,039 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,550 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 45,185 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 43,956 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 472,276 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,942 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 37,198 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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S714 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S714 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 S714 OBD registered?

S714 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 February 1999.

Is S714 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 OBD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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