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S22 JDL

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

186,062 mi
Last recorded186,062 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS22 JDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 186,062 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components and rear inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front wheel arches are corroding

nearside front tyre is feathering on the outer edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

slight play in the steering linkage arms

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 4 Jul 2014 186,041 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

all front and rear steering, braking and suspension components and rear inner sills are corroding but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

nearside and offside front wheel arches are corroding

nearside front tyre is feathering on the outer edge and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

offside front tyre is perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

slight play in the steering linkage arms

various front and rear suspension bushes are perishing/cracking but at the time of test was not excessive enough to fail

Fail 18 Jun 2013 181,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 181,314 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 173,616 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 167,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 162,030 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 155,428 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 155,428 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 146,928 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 133,250 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 118,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 118,235 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 106,515 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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S22 JDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S22 JDL, 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 S22 JDL registered?

S22 JDL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1999.

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