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S880 AAG

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,818 mi
Last recorded137,818 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS880 AAG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 137,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 137,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 132,766 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 127,760 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 127,760 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 122,721 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 117,387 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 108,897 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 102,667 miles

O/S DOOR MIRROR SLIGHT LOOSE

Pass 2 Mar 2012 99,281 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,134 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 92,134 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 86,760 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 86,760 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 77,846 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,855 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 60,512 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 51,015 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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S880 AAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S880 AAG, 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 S880 AAG registered?

S880 AAG is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S880 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S880 AAG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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