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S776 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,166 mi
Last recorded193,166 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS776 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 May 2012 193,166 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s rear tyres getting low

n/s headlight lens cracked but image still okay

unable to see inner rear pads but outer pads look okay

Pass 21 Apr 2011 180,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 159,353 miles

near side rear tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side front brake hose cracked to the limit.

off side front tyre has a nail in the tread.

off side rear and near side rear tyres worn n ear to the wear indicator bars.

rear brake pads low.

slight play in steering inner track rod joints.

windscreen cracked on off side just outside of zone (A).

Pass 24 Apr 2009 133,528 miles

Front brake pads getting low.

Various chips in windscreen.

Pass 26 Apr 2008 113,273 miles

chips in windscreen

rear number plate deterioating

Pass 28 Apr 2007 96,103 miles

small chips in windscreen

Pass 29 Apr 2006 82,183 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

small chips in winscreen

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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S776 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S776 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 S776 JNV registered?

S776 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 February 1999.

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