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S30 JDR

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

82,450 mi
Last recorded82,450 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS30 JDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 82,450 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 82,450 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 76,116 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 67,325 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 53,819 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 46,697 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 44,060 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 43,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 42,705 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 41,966 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 17 Nov 2016 41,117 miles

all 4 tyres getting low

Pass 16 Nov 2015 40,226 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,243 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 37,328 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,581 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 31,479 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 29,823 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,102 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,497 miles

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 5 Sep 2006 20,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 18,447 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2005 18,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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S30 JDR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 S30 JDR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S30 JDR registered?

S30 JDR is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 September 1999.

Is S30 JDR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S30 JDR shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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