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SLZ 3669

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLZ 3669
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 117,704 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 117,668 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction wiper blade (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2017 111,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,526 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,119 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,119 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 94,515 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 87,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 83,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 74,918 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 69,172 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 69,169 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 63,012 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,931 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,732 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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SLZ 3669 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SLZ 3669, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SLZ 3669 registered?

SLZ 3669 is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1999.

Is SLZ 3669 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLZ 3669 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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