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S942 GNW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,990 mi
Last recorded147,990 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS942 GNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 147,990 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 142,899 miles

front discs corroded and worn,msurface corrodsion to exhaust system,exhaust heat shield insecure,surface corrodsion to underbody,slight play in both front wheel bearings,surface corrodsion to brake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2008 129,662 miles

all indicators fading , aux drive belt heavily cracked , minor damage to alloy rims , outer sills covered in plastic trim , exhaust system corroded , fuel pipes corroded

front tyres wearing on edges , front brake discs inner faces corroded/worn , steering damper wet with oil , exhaust front pipe mounting bracket broken (exhaust still well suported ) , slight play to o/s/f wheel bearing

n/s/r tyre worn approching tread weat bars , rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2007 120,203 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 108,574 miles

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

ns/ and o/s front drivers side windows heavy tints to glass advise remove

Pass 2 Feb 2006 108,574 miles

ns/ and o/s front drivers side windows heavy tints to glass advise remove

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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S942 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S942 GNW, 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 S942 GNW registered?

S942 GNW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S942 GNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S942 GNW shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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