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S719 JNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

212,266 mi
Last recorded212,266 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 212,266 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 212,266 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 204,459 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 197,630 miles

Slight play in front steering linkage

Fail 5 Aug 2014 197,551 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Slight play in front steering linkage

Pass 15 Aug 2013 189,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 182,824 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 182,824 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 175,878 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 175,878 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 169,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 162,720 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 162,720 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 151,016 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Diff leak

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 151,016 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Diff leak

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 137,700 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 137,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 121,340 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 121,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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S719 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S719 JNH, 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 S719 JNH registered?

S719 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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