MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,522 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
slight exhaust blow and rusting of exhaust system
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Heavy oil leak too the nearside top of the engine.
Several cuts in nearside rear tyre walls.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Unable to check both outer sills,due to plastic sill covers fitted.
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Heavy oil leak too the nearside top of the engine.
Several cuts in nearside rear tyre walls.
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Unable to check both outer sills,due to plastic sill covers fitted.
Cut in nearside rear outer tyre wall.
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight play in front rollbar bushes.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S494 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 S494 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.
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What year was S494 JNM registered?
S494 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 1999.
Is S494 JNM safe to buy?
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