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S767 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,719 mi
Last recorded186,719 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 186,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under body and chassis corroded through out the vehicle

vehicle wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2018 179,517 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 179,517 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2017 171,287 miles

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

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

underside corroded all areas

Fail 25 Apr 2017 171,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

underside corroded all areas

Pass 22 Apr 2016 164,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 158,162 miles

Oil leak

offside front wheel stud washer missing but stud appears to be tight

Fail 28 Apr 2015 158,162 miles

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

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

Oil leak

offside front wheel stud washer missing but stud appears to be tight

Pass 23 Apr 2014 152,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 145,928 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Fail 22 Apr 2013 145,928 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 138,361 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 138,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 129,359 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 128,136 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 123,585 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 119,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 119,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 111,927 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 99,968 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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S767 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S767 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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S767 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 January 1999.

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