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S822 NPY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,672 mi
Last recorded117,672 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS822 NPY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2011 117,672 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 117,577 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2010 91,890 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 91,880 miles

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

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 90,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 85,627 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 81,767 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 77,325 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 77,252 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 730,220 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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S822 NPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green 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 S822 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

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What year was S822 NPY registered?

S822 NPY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S822 NPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S822 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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