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S513 JOH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,563 mi
Last recorded154,563 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS513 JOH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 154,563 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 154,430 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 148,108 miles

ball joint covers poor

both rear tyres worn on edges

osr wheel arch rusty

rear sills rusty

rear sub frame mounts rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2016 140,928 miles

osr wheel arch rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2016 134,754 miles

OSR TYRE ON LIMIT

Fail 5 Jan 2016 134,731 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

OSR TYRE ON LIMIT

Pass 7 Jan 2015 128,223 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 121,976 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 116,762 miles

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

center exhaust mount broken but exhaust still scure

slight twist to offside rear brake hose

Pass 20 Apr 2012 109,710 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wiper torn

Pass 11 May 2011 104,379 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 99,299 miles

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

Front exhaust flange bolts corroded

Front number plate deteriorating

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 93,288 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 87,832 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 81,325 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 81,140 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front exhaust flange bolts badly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2006 74,537 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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S513 JOH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S513 JOH, 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 S513 JOH registered?

S513 JOH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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