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W737 YFL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,726 mi
Last recorded110,726 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW737 YFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 110,726 miles

Front Wings showing signs of corrosion

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 110,726 miles

Front Wings showing signs of corrosion

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 107,238 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 107,238 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 104,198 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 101,933 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2015 97,788 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 92,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,552 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,554 miles

Fluid leak from transmision underside.

Front number plate damaged.

Small stone chip in wind screen.

Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,526 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 70,492 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 66,182 miles

Front number plate cracked,

Nearside rear brake pipe corroding,

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,212 miles

BOTH INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS APPEAR TO BE WORN LOW.N/S/F TYRE WEARING TO BALD ON OUTER EDGE. BOTH REAR TYRES AT 1.6 MM LEGAL LIMIT / BORDER LINE PASS.FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 56,338 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,217 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 51,164 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.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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W737 YFL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W737 YFL, 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 W737 YFL registered?

W737 YFL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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