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A2 JNJ

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,455 mi
Last recorded31,455 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 JNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 31,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s mirror deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2014 31,225 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s mirror deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2014 30,867 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 30,138 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,411 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 28,745 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 27,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2009 27,959 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2008 27,100 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 26,101 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 26,101 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,077 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 14 Nov 2006 25,077 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 23,719 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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A2 JNJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 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 A2 JNJ, 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 28 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 A2 JNJ registered?

A2 JNJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 November 1998.

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