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S823 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

181,632 mi
Last recorded181,632 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS823 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 181,632 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 173,794 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 173,766 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulk head (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 164,301 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 147,790 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 135,485 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 124,667 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering rack ends

wiper blade worn

Pass 2 Feb 2012 11,584 miles

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

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

play in steering rack

Fail 31 Jan 2012 111,571 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

play in steering rack

Pass 27 Jan 2011 99,320 miles

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

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

both front brake discs pitted inner faces

Pass 23 Jan 2010 87,707 miles

rear brake pads look low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Jan 2009 80,494 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 69,818 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 54,147 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,397 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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S823 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S823 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 S823 JNV registered?

S823 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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