MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
198,630 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
slight play to front steering joints
underbody surface corrosion
Exhaust blow manifold area / cold.
Front road springs corroded
Nasty gearbox oil leak.
O/S/F tyre badlt worn inner and outer edges / passes MOT on technicality / change
Service light on
Steering damper damp
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust blow manifold area / cold.
Front road springs corroded
Nasty gearbox oil leak.
O/S/F tyre badlt worn inner and outer edges / passes MOT on technicality / change
Service light on
Steering damper damp
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake pads look low.
Exhaust blow when cold.
Front brake pads look low
Rear brake hoses perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust blow when cold.
Front brake pads look low
Rear brake hoses perished
Rear brake pads look low.
Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S256 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S256 JFC, 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 S256 JFC registered?
S256 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.
Is S256 JFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S256 JFC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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