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S984 UKY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS984 UKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear full length (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear full length (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 91,589 miles

o/s front tyre outer edge worn thin

some brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 30 Jan 2014 85,871 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting parted

Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,871 miles

rear exhaust mounting parted

Pass 31 Jan 2013 79,707 miles

n/s front tyre close to limits

Fail 29 Jan 2013 79,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s front tyre close to limits

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,849 miles

o/s rear tyre ON LIMIT advise replace

Pass 31 Jan 2011 62,654 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 54,489 miles

o/s front tyre getting close to limit

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,213 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 46,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

oil leak from rear diff pinion seal

Pass 31 Jan 2008 40,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,440 miles

all four tyres worn down to 2-3mm on edges.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 24,820 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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S984 UKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S984 UKY, 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 UKY registered?

S984 UKY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 January 1999.

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The MOT history for S984 UKY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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