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S776 LPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Lpg 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

238,617 mi
Last recorded238,617 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 238,617 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

lpg pipe low on offside rear not insecure

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall no cords exposed

Pass 11 Feb 2013 230,127 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 216,621 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Fail 14 Nov 2011 216,620 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Front tyres wearing thin on outer edges.

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

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2010 200,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Only just enough reserve travel on parking brake lever.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 184,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 168,251 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 168,251 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front coil springs rusty

both rear brake flexi-hoses badly cracked

both rear coil springs rusty

front no plate broken slightly and water damaged

light stone chips windscreen

rear pads low

Pass 19 Nov 2007 153,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 141,314 miles

both rear tyres on 1.6mm

front brake pads getting low

rear brake flexi hoses starting to perish

some indicator bulbs going white

Pass 19 Apr 2006 127,388 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all coil springs corroded

child seat fitted to n/s/r

slight play in steering drag link

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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S776 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S776 LPO, 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 S776 LPO registered?

S776 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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