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S728 JNH

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,388 mi
Last recorded158,388 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 JNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 158,388 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 150,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 140,559 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 131,141 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 131,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 127,172 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 122,880 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 May 2011 122,880 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all coil springs rusty

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2010 117,531 miles

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

rear axle n/s output seal leak?

Fail 24 May 2010 117,531 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear axle n/s output seal leak?

Pass 23 Jun 2009 109,209 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 109,205 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 103,442 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 103,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

brake pipe clamp/bracket to rear is insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2007 97,094 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 97,094 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

exhaust mountings becoming corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2006 88,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear discs becoming corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2006 88,780 miles

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

rear discs becoming corroded

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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S728 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S728 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 S728 JNH registered?

S728 JNH is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1999.

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