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S901 HTE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,836 mi
Last recorded99,836 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS901 HTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 99,836 miles

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 95,997 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 92,540 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to ply,cords

Pass 30 May 2014 86,404 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,404 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 78,855 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 69,665 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 65,657 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,997 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 61,063 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2008 58,738 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 55,573 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 51,770 miles

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

Rear Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 51,770 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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S901 HTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S901 HTE, 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 S901 HTE registered?

S901 HTE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

Is S901 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S901 HTE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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