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S983 WAT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2018
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS983 WAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,399cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 98,826 miles

coolant light on

Fail 22 Aug 2017 98,826 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

coolant light on

Pass 23 Aug 2016 96,305 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 96,305 miles

Emissions not tested overheating (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 94,732 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre cracking OUTER SHOULDER

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,678 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 82,484 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2012 76,029 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chassis & suspension parts showing slight signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,866 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cracks in tread wall & sides of n/s/r tyre

rear suspension showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jun 2010 60,982 miles

slight corrosion on rear axle mounting brackets

Fail 18 Jun 2010 60,982 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on rear axle mounting brackets

Pass 7 Jul 2009 50,563 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,086 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 47,086 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 45,438 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 45,436 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 44,192 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005
Pass 9 Jun 2005 42,538 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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S983 WAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,399cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 S983 WAT, 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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S983 WAT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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