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S883 CPB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,835 mi
Last recorded160,835 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS883 CPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Nov 2010 160,835 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 148,044 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 127,956 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 114,736 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 107,991 miles

centre exhaust braket cracked

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to cosmetic coverings

Pass 12 Nov 2005 99,701 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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S883 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S883 CPB, 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 S883 CPB registered?

S883 CPB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S883 CPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S883 CPB shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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