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S992 LRF

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS992 LRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 119,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 119,184 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,040 miles

Central Front windscreen wiper that stop in a position slightly obscuring the view

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

brake pipes greased

Pass 23 Nov 2017 114,712 miles

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

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2017 114,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Side repeater not working Both nearside and offside (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear brake pipes heavily greased

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 111,881 miles

corrosion to whole body & under body, wheel arches but not structural yet

slight blow & hole on exhaust

Pass 23 Jun 2015 106,529 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 106,529 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 96,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 90,432 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 90,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 83,174 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 83,137 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 79,244 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 72,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 62,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 52,297 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 52,294 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 48,625 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 44,490 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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S992 LRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 S992 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.

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What year was S992 LRF registered?

S992 LRF is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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