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S919 DDP

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 4266cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,982 mi
Last recorded121,982 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS919 DDP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,266cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,982 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper damage

Front Grill missing

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside outer sill loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 May 2023 121,585 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down locking device faulty (2.2.2 (a))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill loose

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 109,620 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 100,370 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2008 75,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 76,103 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 87,115 miles

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

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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S919 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 4,266cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 S919 DDP, 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 S919 DDP registered?

S919 DDP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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