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S764 BDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,568 mi
Last recorded157,568 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS764 BDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 157,568 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2016 157,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,416 miles

Nearside Front flexy brake hose perished

Nearside Front steering joints slight play

Nearside Rear metal rake pipe corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2015 154,416 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front flexy brake hose perished

Nearside Front steering joints slight play

Nearside Rear metal rake pipe corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2014 150,376 miles

nearside front flexy brake hose perished

slight play nearside front track rod end

Fail 30 Sep 2014 150,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front flexy brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre on limit inner edge

offside front tyre nailed

slight play nearside front track rod end

Pass 7 Sep 2013 146,426 miles

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

discs worn

exhaust rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

sill covers

Pass 1 Mar 2012 139,860 miles

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Fail 1 Mar 2012 139,860 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Oil leak

discs worn

sill covers

Pass 20 Jan 2011 136,756 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

f/r discs worn

o/s/f wing rusty

sill covers

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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S764 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S764 BDP, 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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S764 BDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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