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S844 VAM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,745 mi
Last recorded137,745 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS844 VAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 137,745 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 137,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 130,588 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 122,587 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

slight wear n/s inner steering knuckle joint

Pass 16 Jun 2008 114,265 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Fail 14 Jun 2008 114,249 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

nearside rear outer sidelight inoperative

offside front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Pass 16 Jun 2007 105,134 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 100,978 miles

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

small chips in windscreen. †

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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S844 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S844 VAM, 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 S844 VAM registered?

S844 VAM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S844 VAM safe to buy?

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