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S783 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,779 mi
Last recorded154,779 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2018 154,779 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsf sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Nsr sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Osf sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Osr sill corrosion marked with yellow chalk (6.1.C.1)

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Oil leak Diff leaking ()

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 152,568 miles

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2014 151,430 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 147,567 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 147,567 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2012 142,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 136,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 128,887 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 128,751 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 128,433 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 124,870 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 119,404 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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S783 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S783 OBD, 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 S783 OBD registered?

S783 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S783 OBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 OBD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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