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S850 HRP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,895 mi
Last recorded145,895 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS850 HRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 145,895 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 130,191 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 130,176 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 113,497 miles

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

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

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

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

diesel smell

Pass 10 Apr 2015 113,409 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 113,402 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 102,511 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Nov 2013 102,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine light on

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front suspension makes noies on full lock when front wheels jacked up

Pass 29 Nov 2011 90,223 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 77,565 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 63,499 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2009 49,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 35,310 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 32,066 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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S850 HRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S850 HRP, 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 S850 HRP registered?

S850 HRP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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