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S765 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

132,308 mi
Last recorded132,308 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 132,308 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge wearing

slight play in trackrod ends

Pass 31 Dec 2014 128,611 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 125,485 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut on outer wall

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 121,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 121,628 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 115,883 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 110,033 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 104,856 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 100,603 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2008 96,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 95,088 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 92,980 miles

nearside front, nearside rear,tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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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S765 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 S765 JNV, 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 S765 JNV registered?

S765 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 January 1999.

Is S765 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S765 JNV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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