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S895 RGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,049 mi
Last recorded82,049 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 82,049 miles

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 82,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2014 78,923 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 78,923 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

signs of oil leakage from steering damper

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,898 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on outer

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

signs of oil leakage from steering damper

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,053 miles

hole in washer bottle temporary repair with grommit

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,995 miles

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

hole in washer bottle temporary repair with grommit

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 17 Feb 2011 53,772 miles

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight misting of oil from steering damper

Fail 17 Feb 2011 53,772 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

slight misting of oil from steering damper

Fail 9 Feb 2010 47,013 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside front and nearside side repeater indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Signs of slight past leakage of fuel from rear mounted fuel pump.

Small gouge in outer wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,013 miles

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

Offside front and nearside side repeater indicators are fading from amber towards white.

Plastic covers prevent full examination of outer body sills.

Signs of slight past leakage of fuel from rear mounted fuel pump.

Small gouge in outer wall of offside front tyre.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 40,256 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,907 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 32,207 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 28,208 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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S895 RGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S895 RGW, 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 S895 RGW registered?

S895 RGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 February 1999.

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