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S958 ETE

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2013
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

137,372 mi
Last recorded137,372 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS958 ETE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2012 137,372 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,339 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 119,176 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 104,992 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 90,318 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 90,318 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,055 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 71,195 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 66,067 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 59,369 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 54,944 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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S958 ETE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S958 ETE, 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 S958 ETE registered?

S958 ETE is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

Is S958 ETE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S958 ETE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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