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S802 LPO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

165,332 mi
Last recorded165,332 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 LPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 165,332 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 165,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 161,487 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING ARM.

Fail 30 Jul 2015 161,487 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S STEERING ARM.

Pass 25 Jul 2014 158,885 miles

Corrosion on wheel arches.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 158,885 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Corrosion on wheel arches.

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 155,353 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 155,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coolant cap was off.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 150,043 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 150,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 146,574 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 146,574 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 23 Dec 2009 142,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 142,506 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 138,578 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 138,578 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 138,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 133,572 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 133,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 124,869 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 113,131 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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S802 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 S802 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 S802 LPO registered?

S802 LPO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

Is S802 LPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 LPO shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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