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S967 KFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,983 mi
Last recorded150,983 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS967 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 150,983 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside mirror slightly insecure

Offside front brake sensor braket broken

Pass 26 Feb 2013 143,632 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 143,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 135,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 129,068 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 120,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 113,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 108,245 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 103,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear bothside brake hose slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2007 103,054 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 99,036 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 99,036 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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S967 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S967 KFC, 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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S967 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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