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S554 MJO

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,818 mi
Last recorded143,818 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 MJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 143,818 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 137,914 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 136,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 136,060 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside & offside outer sill covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 131,308 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 131,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2013 124,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 119,438 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 112,011 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 100,716 miles

differential damp

stone chip in window screen

Fail 30 Oct 2009 100,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

differential damp

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre has nails in tread

rear tyre treads wearing low

stone chip in window screen

Pass 5 Jun 2008 88,803 miles

front spoiler damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2007 79,466 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,545 miles

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

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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S554 MJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S554 MJO, 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 S554 MJO registered?

S554 MJO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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