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S998 DVA

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,426 mi
Last recorded102,426 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 DVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside mirror poor condition

Pass 11 Apr 2016 99,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 97,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside mirror poor condition

Fail 16 Apr 2015 97,888 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside mirror poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2014 96,543 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside mirror poor condition

Fail 22 Apr 2014 96,540 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

offside mirror poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2013 95,287 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking edges

o/s/f mirror poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2012 94,246 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 92,961 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 92,961 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 91,704 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 90,579 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 90,543 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,579 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 89,579 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 88,560 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 86,710 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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S998 DVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S998 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 S998 DVA registered?

S998 DVA is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 January 1999.

Is S998 DVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S998 DVA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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