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S785 OBY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,328 mi
Last recorded139,328 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS785 OBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2014 139,328 miles

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

offside front wheel has slight play

rear diff has oil around the base

Pass 24 Oct 2013 125,070 miles

slight play in s/s/f wheel

Fail 23 Oct 2013 125,070 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in s/s/f wheel

Pass 27 Oct 2012 114,276 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 112,765 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2012 86,771 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 102,189 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 87,557 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 76,298 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,089 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,169 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 64,297 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 64,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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S785 OBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S785 OBY, 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 S785 OBY registered?

S785 OBY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S785 OBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S785 OBY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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