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S98 MTR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,560 mi
Last recorded94,560 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 MTR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2014 94,560 miles

Both front tyres perished

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

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

Rear wiper torn

Sill covers fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2014 94,557 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Both front tyres perished

Coolant light on

Exhaust hanger broken

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

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

Oil low

Rear wiper torn

Sill covers fitted

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 83,480 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2013 83,467 miles

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,636 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Feb 2011 78,208 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 73,187 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 73,187 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front wheel bearings have slight play

n/s/f tyre has nail in tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2007 63,247 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 56,252 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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S98 MTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S98 MTR, 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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S98 MTR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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