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S984 DVA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

242,805 mi
Last recorded242,805 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2013 242,805 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 242,791 miles

Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 241,269 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 240,305 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 237,018 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 237,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 232,628 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 212,730 miles
Fail 3 May 2008 212,730 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2007 202,047 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 192,530 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 192,530 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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)

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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S984 DVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S984 DVA, 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 S984 DVA registered?

S984 DVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1999.

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