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S916 MCW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,428 mi
Last recorded99,428 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 MCW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 May 2011 99,428 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 94,301 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 92,261 miles

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

osf track rod boot split

Pass 18 Apr 2008 85,825 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 79,256 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 72,988 miles

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

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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S916 MCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 S916 MCW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S916 MCW registered?

S916 MCW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 January 1999.

Is S916 MCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S916 MCW 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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