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S968 KFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

192,989 mi
Last recorded192,989 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2012 192,989 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 175,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 161,655 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 153,126 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 117,907 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 117,907 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 90,707 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.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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S968 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S968 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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What year was S968 KFC registered?

S968 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S968 KFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S968 KFC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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