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S821 NPY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

220,777 mi
Last recorded220,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 220,777 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 220,776 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 217,361 miles

rear exhaust heatshield slightly loose/oil warning light on dash/air bag warning light on dash

slight corrosion underbody components/slight roughness in front wheel bearings

slight deterioration front number plate

slight play/movement in steering components

Pass 28 Aug 2009 209,452 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 209,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 200,773 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 200,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 180,507 miles

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

o/s front wheel slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2006 158,673 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 158,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 132,848 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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S821 NPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S821 NPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S821 NPY?

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What year was S821 NPY registered?

S821 NPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S821 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 NPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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