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S734 VWE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,887 mi
Last recorded142,887 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS734 VWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 142,887 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 133,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,286 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 125,281 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 116,548 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 108,512 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 108,446 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 100,384 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 100,384 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 95,070 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 89,836 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 80,606 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 72,157 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,046 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 49,372 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 49,188 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 35,570 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 35,507 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 32,551 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 VWE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VWE, 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 S734 VWE registered?

S734 VWE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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