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S974 LTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

134,774 mi
Last recorded134,774 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 LTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 134,774 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front wiper slightly smeary

slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Feb 2015 134,773 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

front wiper slightly smeary

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jan 2014 126,552 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 116,840 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 113,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2010 100,035 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 100,035 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 86,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 79,861 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 75,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 67,272 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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S974 LTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S974 LTR, 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 S974 LTR registered?

S974 LTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S974 LTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 LTR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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