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S504 JNM

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

113,523 mi
Last recorded113,523 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 JNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2022 113,523 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 111,520 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 110,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 107,263 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 101,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,739 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5k (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 97,739 miles

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner and outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5k (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 93,827 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 89,169 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 89,168 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 85,166 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,486 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 81,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 77,494 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 71,993 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 71,993 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 68,673 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 62,999 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 56,631 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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S504 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S504 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 S504 JNM registered?

S504 JNM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

Is S504 JNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 JNM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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