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Y696 UKO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,704 mi
Last recorded109,704 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 UKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 109,704 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 105,696 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 101,755 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 97,061 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,879 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,931 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 79,184 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 79,184 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,448 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 74,448 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 71,329 miles

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

wiper smearing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,825 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,562 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 63,079 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 57,918 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,172 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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Y696 UKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 Y696 UKO, 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 Y696 UKO registered?

Y696 UKO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is Y696 UKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y696 UKO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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