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S801 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,108 mi
Last recorded123,108 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS801 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2014 123,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front rear wishbone bush split resulting in slight movement

offside front rear wishbone bush split resulting in slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 123,108 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front rear wishbone bush split resulting in slight movement

offside front rear wishbone bush split resulting in slight movement

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 108,807 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 107,889 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 107,164 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

Front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 105,161 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

play in frt hubs..

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,137 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

rear subframe getting corroded

some play rear drop links

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,508 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 93,508 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 85,086 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 76,037 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 66,704 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 66,704 miles

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

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

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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S801 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 S801 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 S801 JNV registered?

S801 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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