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S734 EWT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,930 mi
Last recorded122,930 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 EWT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 122,930 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,810 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 118,727 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 114,582 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 109,906 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 14 Apr 2014 109,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

rear exhaust mounting missing

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,752 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 100,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

Steering damper leaking

Pass 27 Apr 2011 96,116 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 90,597 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 90,597 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 85,398 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 85,398 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 81,058 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 77,079 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 71,590 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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S734 EWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S734 EWT, 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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S734 EWT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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