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S846 EMV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,830 mi
Last recorded137,830 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS846 EMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,830 miles

Offside rear outer side light not working

Slight corrosion around nearside front wheel arch

Slight corrosion around offside front wheel arch

Fail 13 Nov 2013 137,798 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear outer side light not working

Slight corrosion around nearside front wheel arch

Slight corrosion around offside front wheel arch

Pass 23 Nov 2012 132,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front, nearside rear and offside front whell arches corroded

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

REQUIRES FOUR NEW TYRES SOONER RATHER THAN LATER

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

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2011 127,523 miles

Both side front wheel arches starting to corrode

Both side rear tyres getting low on tread (3mm)

Corrosion starting on nearside rear wheel arch within 30cm of lower seat belt mounting

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Dec 2010 121,434 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 121,434 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,204 miles

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate slighty

Fail 7 Dec 2009 113,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate starting to delaminate slighty

Pass 9 Dec 2008 107,499 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 107,479 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside rear outer side light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2007 101,261 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 98,582 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 96,263 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 95,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

bumper insecure

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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S846 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S846 EMV, 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 S846 EMV registered?

S846 EMV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 February 1999.

Is S846 EMV safe to buy?

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