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S837 OBD

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,886 mi
Last recorded78,886 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 OBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 78,886 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear screen wiper blade badly worn

Pass 17 Jul 2019 77,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front outer-sill/jacking point corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer/under-sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 75,179 miles

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2017 73,024 miles

Nearside Front Outer jacking-point corroded and damaged

front headlamp deflectors fitted

inner steering rack dust covers deteriorating

inner steering rack dust covers deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,572 miles

Front headlamp deflectors fitted

both sides steering rack inner ball dust covers deteriorating

Pass 22 Oct 2015 62,864 miles

Nearside Front outer-sill/jacking-point corroded and damaged

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,821 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 59,813 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,791 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front sill/jacking point very rusty and weak

offside rear tyre was flat, needs checking

underside suspension and brake parts rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2008 55,579 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,998 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,932 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S837 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 S837 OBD, 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 S837 OBD registered?

S837 OBD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 February 1999.

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