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S731 EHC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

144,843 mi
Last recorded144,843 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS731 EHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 144,843 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 144,842 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 143,073 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 139,655 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2015 134,926 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2015 134,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 130,340 miles

suspect 0/s rear spring broken

Pass 25 May 2013 125,297 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 121,215 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 115,913 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 112,622 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 May 2009 109,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 103,952 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 98,864 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 95,659 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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S731 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 S731 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S731 EHC registered?

S731 EHC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S731 EHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S731 EHC 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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