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S974 KFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

134,717 mi
Last recorded134,717 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 KFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 134,717 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 134,587 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

brake pipes covered preventing full inspection

Pass 11 Sep 2009 119,212 miles

play on wheel

Fail 11 Sep 2009 119,212 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

play on wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2008 103,173 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 103,173 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 97,570 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 97,570 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2006 92,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 92,766 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 91,347 miles

surface corrosion on brake pipes. rear suspension arms damaged

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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S974 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S974 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 S974 KFC registered?

S974 KFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S974 KFC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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