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S718 EHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

109,391 mi
Last recorded109,391 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 109,391 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

condensation in nearside headlight but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Dec 2019 108,970 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 108,276 miles

offside rear tyre heavily cracked

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 107,740 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 107,060 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 106,442 miles

both front tyres heavily cracked

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,441 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres heavily cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2014 105,648 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 104,413 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

coil springs slightly corroded.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 103,058 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r and n/s/f coil springs, has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2012 103,058 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/r and n/s/f coil springs, has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2011 101,665 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,425 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 97,718 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 95,739 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 94,283 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 92,225 miles

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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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S718 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S718 EHC, 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 S718 EHC registered?

S718 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S718 EHC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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