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S734 NLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 NLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2008 148,025 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses starting to crack

o/s/r/ tyre worn on inner edge and close to leagal limit

rear brake pads low

Pass 19 Jan 2007 135,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 139,630 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2006 126,947 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 126,947 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 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S734 NLY, 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 S734 NLY?

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What year was S734 NLY registered?

S734 NLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 January 1999.

Is S734 NLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S734 NLY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S734 NLY have outstanding finance?

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