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S492 JNM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,175 mi
Last recorded131,175 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 JNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2022 131,175 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2021 129,763 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 128,329 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 127,603 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,229 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 123,207 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 120,480 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 114,961 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 107,794 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 100,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 96,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 83,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 76,566 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 63,500 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 53,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 48,776 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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S492 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S492 JNM, 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 S492 JNM registered?

S492 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1999.

Is S492 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 JNM shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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