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S794 OFR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,013 mi
Last recorded123,013 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 OFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2010 123,013 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 123,013 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 118,356 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 118,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 111,806 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 106,251 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 106,251 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 93,738 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 82,387 miles

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

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

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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S794 OFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S794 OFR, 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 S794 OFR registered?

S794 OFR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S794 OFR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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