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S264 JFC

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,505 mi
Last recorded165,505 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 JFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 165,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 160,377 miles

1 rear exhaust mount not fitted,exhaust corroding

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and osr wheel arches corroding

both rear brake hoses perished

both rear lower suspension arms bushes deteriorated

osr boot floor corroded,osr inner arch/sill end plate corroded by subframe mount,recommend attention

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully,signs of corrosion osr lower sill

staining on fuel filter/pump,just acceptable recommend attention

Pass 7 Aug 2009 156,197 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake hoses perishing.

damp staining on fuel filter recomend attention.

Pass 29 Jul 2008 152,978 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

center exhaust clamp badly corroded & exhaust system corroding.

engine under tray fitted.

exhaust/ gearbox mount broken recomend attension.

front brake discs slightly worn & rear discs worn & corroded.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight noise from o/s/front wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 152,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

center exhaust clamp badly corroded & exhaust system corroding.

engine under tray fitted.

exhaust/ gearbox mount broken recomend attension.

front brake discs slightly worn & rear discs worn & corroded.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

slight noise from o/s/front wheel bearing.

Pass 20 Jul 2007 149,533 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 149,533 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.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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S264 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S264 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 S264 JFC registered?

S264 JFC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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