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S415 JBT

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS415 JBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007

Rear sub frame and suspension arms are rusty.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

rear brakes are out of ballance.

Fail 21 Apr 2007

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear sub frame and suspension arms are rusty.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Slight play at front wheel bearings.

rear brakes are out of ballance.

Pass 1 Apr 2006 94,755 miles

Front indicators abit faded

Front to rear metal b/pipe at rear, above subframe,abit corroded slightly

O/S number plate light abit dim

Rear subframe abit corroded in places and at chassis areas at subframe mounts

Slight up/down wear and movement at both front lower ball joints(N/S boarder line)

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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S415 JBT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S415 JBT, 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 S415 JBT registered?

S415 JBT is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 February 1999.

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