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S119 JGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,627 mi
Last recorded142,627 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS119 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 142,627 miles

Lower Oil leak gear box sump ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and bracket broken (7.1.2)

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame mounting points (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame mounting points to suspension arms (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 127,399 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside rear section has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2016 127,399 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

underside rear section has slight corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2015 114,465 miles

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 11 Nov 2015 114,465 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 99,086 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 99,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,176 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge but no cords showing at this point.

Fail 11 Oct 2013 88,173 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge but no cords showing at this point.

Fail 30 Sep 2013 88,062 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 79,908 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,436 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 64,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,458 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 58,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 58,125 miles

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 23 Jan 2007 50,099 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 50,099 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 49,853 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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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S119 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S119 JGW, 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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S119 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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