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S887 NGO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,341 mi
Last recorded90,341 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2019 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Diff oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear low - view restricted (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 82,989 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Diff oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advance movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 82,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Diff oil leak

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play advance movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 79,719 miles

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2018 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 0.6mm - 195/65 r15 91v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Front both tyre showing cracks and worn heavy on edges

Front wheel arches corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear diff oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2017 72,845 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight dampness around n/s/f shock absorber

Fail 19 Apr 2017 72,845 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear coil springs corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight dampness around n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,740 miles

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre Bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn TO LIMIT 1.6mm

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured close to limit

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 14 Apr 2016 63,740 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/f shock absorber damp

n/s/r tyre Bald on outer edge

n/s/r tyre worn TO LIMIT 1.6mm

o/s/r indicator slightly discoloured close to limit

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 1 May 2015 57,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

all four tyres coverd in tyre paint makeing inspection of tyre walls difficult

front bumper scuffed

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside screen washer jet requires attention

oil leak from diff housing

Fail 1 May 2015 57,421 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres coverd in tyre paint makeing inspection of tyre walls difficult

front bumper scuffed

offside and nearside front wheel arches corroded

offside outer sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

offside screen washer jet requires attention

oil leak from diff housing

Pass 17 May 2014 51,809 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

child seat in rear not fitted at time of test

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 17 May 2014 51,809 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

body sill covers fitted

child seat in rear not fitted at time of test

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 25 May 2013 41,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak from diff.

rear brake discs scored slightly

slight indentation near side rear tyre outer side wall

suspect rear inner pads to be low difficult to see with wheels in situ

Fail 24 May 2013 41,276 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak from diff.

rear brake discs scored slightly

slight indentation near side rear tyre outer side wall

suspect rear inner pads to be low difficult to see with wheels in situ

Pass 26 May 2012 31,665 miles

metal debris in n/s/f tyre tread

o/s/r jacking block missing

oil leak from rear differential

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jun 2011 26,305 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 24,906 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 23,132 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 23,132 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 21,618 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 18,081 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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S887 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 S887 NGO, 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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S887 NGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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