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S729 GDM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

189,616 mi
Last recorded189,616 miles
Recorded on29 May 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS729 GDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2013 189,616 miles

front brake hoses perished recomend changing

o/s/r light cracked

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 1 May 2012 177,902 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SOME PERISHING

MOST SUSPENSION BUSHES THROUGHOUT CAR HAVE SIGNS OF PERISHING AND AGEING

REAR FOG LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Fail 1 May 2012 177,902 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BOTH FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SOME PERISHING

MOST SUSPENSION BUSHES THROUGHOUT CAR HAVE SIGNS OF PERISHING AND AGEING

REAR FOG LIGHT LENSE DAMAGED

Pass 18 May 2011 166,699 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SOME PERISHING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Fail 17 May 2011 166,699 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE HOSES HAVE SOME PERISHING

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 7 Apr 2010 154,678 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE HOSE PERISHED

BRAKE FERRULES CORRODED

Pass 2 Apr 2009 141,541 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 141,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 13,112 miles

nearside and offside front tyres near legal limit

Fail 2 Apr 2008 131,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

nearside and offside front tyres near legal limit

Fail 7 Mar 2007 120,419 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 7 Mar 2007 120,419 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sign of perishing suspenion bushes

Pass 7 Apr 2006 109,593 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 109,575 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S729 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S729 GDM, 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 S729 GDM registered?

S729 GDM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S729 GDM shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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