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S162 JGW

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

124,331 mi
Last recorded124,331 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS162 JGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,331 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 119,246 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 113,342 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 109,663 miles

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

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 24 Sep 2013 107,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 107,016 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,946 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 106,946 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on the outside edge

Pass 4 Nov 2010 106,756 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 100,750 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 94,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 87,117 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 79,963 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 79,963 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2005 72,516 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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S162 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,998cc 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 S162 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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What year was S162 JGW registered?

S162 JGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S162 JGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S162 JGW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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