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S752 CDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,545 mi
Last recorded120,545 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS752 CDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 120,545 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

battery insecure

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

windscreen cracked

Fail 11 May 2012 120,542 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BAS ASR Light on

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,629 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

NEARSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP GLASS CRACKED.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 107,560 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil level on (min).

nearside headlight lens damaged.

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,560 miles

engine oil level on (min).

nearside headlight lens damaged.

Pass 16 Oct 2008 100,798 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight lens damaged.

Pass 6 Aug 2007 93,018 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Sep 2006 100,245 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 19 Sep 2006 100,245 miles

offside rear tyre perished

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 93,787 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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S752 CDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S752 CDP, 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 S752 CDP registered?

S752 CDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 January 1999.

Is S752 CDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S752 CDP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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