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S866 DTA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,675 mi
Last recorded71,675 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 DTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 71,675 miles

Nearside Front front of wheel arch liner becoming insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2015 68,798 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 68,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 68,484 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear diff leaking

serice light indicating overdue

Pass 29 Sep 2014 68,484 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear diff leaking

serice light indicating overdue

Pass 16 Aug 2013 68,033 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,541 miles

Advise:child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Advise:n/s/r & o/s/r tyres splitting/perishing between tread

Advise:o/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage & perishing between tread

Advise:rear differantial oil leak

Advise:slight damage n/s/f bumper

Advise:slight oil leak front of engine

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 67,541 miles

Advise:child seat fitted n/s/r not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Advise:n/s/r & o/s/r tyres splitting/perishing between tread

Advise:o/s/f tyre slight sidewall damage & perishing between tread

Advise:rear differantial oil leak

Advise:slight damage n/s/f bumper

Advise:slight oil leak front of engine

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 66,824 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2010 66,175 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 14 Sep 2009 65,464 miles

Advise:all 4 tyres perishing

Advise:front wiper split and smears screen slightly

Advise:rear no.plate fading

Advise:slight play in n/s/f & o/s/f upper suspension arm

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 64,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 64,403 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 63,743 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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S866 DTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S866 DTA, 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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S866 DTA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

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