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S821 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,887 mi
Last recorded128,887 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS821 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 128,887 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 128,475 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 128,475 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 128,018 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Both (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 128,018 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing Both (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2015 127,474 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 126,673 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 126,672 miles

Brake pedal fouling on other parts of the vehicle (3.3.A.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 125,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 125,956 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 123,747 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 121,537 miles

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

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

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

front headlamps flat line no kickup

Pass 3 Feb 2010 119,927 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 116,756 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 111,586 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 100,684 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 87,017 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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S821 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S821 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S821 JNV registered?

S821 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 January 1999.

Is S821 JNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S821 JNV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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