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S981 LRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 138,912 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 138,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,923 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 128,315 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2009 110,683 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 106,688 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 105,669 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 104,008 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2005 102,644 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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S981 LRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S981 LRF, 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 S981 LRF registered?

S981 LRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S981 LRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S981 LRF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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