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S266 JGX

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,261 mi
Last recorded151,261 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS266 JGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 151,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bonnet shut panel slightly insecure not adversley affecting bonnet security

brake pedal rubber slightly deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated but legible

Pass 3 Jun 2008 129,556 miles

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

bonnet safety catch not working

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 12 May 2008 129,549 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

1.pedal rubber slightly worn. 2.bonnet safty catch not working.

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

Pass 17 May 2007 127,486 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 125,194 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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S266 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S266 JGX, 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 S266 JGX registered?

S266 JGX is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1999.

Is S266 JGX safe to buy?

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