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S809 FGH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,923 mi
Last recorded144,923 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS809 FGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,923 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front both sides wheel arches corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both sides wheel arches corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2019 144,076 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 143,855 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

both side front arch corrosion.

both side rear arch corrosion.

Pass 11 May 2017 141,742 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 138,676 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 134,427 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 134,427 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 129,560 miles

rear registration plate dirty

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,630 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 May 2012 117,460 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65/15V

Fail 4 May 2012 117,460 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge 195/65/15V

Pass 28 Apr 2011 110,878 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2010 102,520 miles

Noise from auxillary belt area of engine

Rear tyres wearing low at 3mm (195/65/15 V)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 93,014 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,784 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,784 miles

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

off side front tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 10 May 2007 69,609 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 69,604 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 53,037 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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S809 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 S809 FGH, 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 S809 FGH registered?

S809 FGH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S809 FGH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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