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S774 HOB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,203 mi
Last recorded112,203 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS774 HOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 112,203 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 103,704 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SRS LAMP IS ON

Steering idler have slight play

Fail 29 Dec 2011 103,704 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

SRS LAMP IS ON

Steering idler have slight play

Pass 29 Dec 2010 96,032 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 88,765 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 79,770 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 71,381 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 71,381 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 62,467 miles

slight play in n/s/r lower ball joint

Pass 28 Dec 2005 52,995 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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S774 HOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S774 HOB, 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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S774 HOB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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