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S71 AGA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,636 mi
Last recorded120,636 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS71 AGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 120,636 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 115,357 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 115,357 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 110,461 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 107,383 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 96,812 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 86,868 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,500 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 76,500 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 76,500 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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S71 AGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S71 AGA, 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

How do I check the history of S71 AGA?

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What year was S71 AGA registered?

S71 AGA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S71 AGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S71 AGA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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