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S819 UWA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,684 mi
Last recorded165,684 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS819 UWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 165,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

body has light corrosion all round

Pass 1 Mar 2017 164,368 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 164,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 159,304 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 154,784 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 154,784 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 149,705 miles

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

slight bind to o/s/r brake

Pass 16 Feb 2013 145,174 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 141,510 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge close to limit

Pass 10 Feb 2011 137,759 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 133,169 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 133,169 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine under tray is insecure

n/s rear tyre outer side wall is cut

n/s sill cover is insecure

noise from the o/s rear

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 23 Feb 2009 126,845 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 120,039 miles

covers fitted over the outer sills

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 120,039 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

sills coverd

Pass 22 Feb 2007 113,212 miles

refer to check list number 620163657055

Fail 22 Feb 2007 113,212 miles

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

metal in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre perished

service light stays on

Pass 15 Feb 2006 106,793 miles

n/s head light focus is poor

steering damper is wet

Fail 15 Feb 2006 106,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s head light focus is poor

steering damper is wet

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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S819 UWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S819 UWA, 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 S819 UWA registered?

S819 UWA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

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