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S798 LPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,176 mi
Last recorded185,176 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 185,176 miles

engine undertray fitted

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 185,100 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 164,636 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front registration plate cracked

Fail 2 Mar 2010 164,636 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2009 146,941 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Feb 2009 146,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 126,434 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 118,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 113,238 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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S798 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel 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 S798 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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S798 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 1999.

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