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S715 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,146 mi
Last recorded86,146 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,146 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 84,524 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured N/S + O/S Front & Rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,484 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 May 2016 82,628 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 80,909 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,999 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 77,013 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,985 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,461 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,039 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 67,254 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 64,099 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 60,548 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 60,547 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 48,951 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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S715 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S715 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 S715 OBD registered?

S715 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S715 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 OBD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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