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R66 JDS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

142,319 mi
Last recorded142,319 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR66 JDS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 142,319 miles

Front brtake pipe corroded slightly

Pass 23 Mar 2016 141,156 miles

offside rear tyre wall cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2016 141,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wall cracked

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 131,758 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 121,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 115,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 108,466 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 102,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,251 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 94,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 85,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 83,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,664 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 60,090 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 54,389 miles

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

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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R66 JDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R66 JDS, 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 R66 JDS registered?

R66 JDS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is R66 JDS safe to buy?

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