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S714 OBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,655 mi
Last recorded100,655 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2012 100,655 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sills covered

Pass 15 Feb 2012 100,655 miles

sills covered

Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sills covered

Fail 14 Dec 2011 100,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sills covered

Pass 13 Nov 2010 94,781 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 92,253 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,054 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 85,196 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 OBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S714 OBY registered?

S714 OBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S714 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 OBY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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