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S83 JLY

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,850 mi
Last recorded170,850 miles
Recorded on26 May 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 JLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2014 170,850 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 170,096 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 170,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 157,729 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 157,726 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 148,777 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 145,987 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 145,607 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 145,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 142,308 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 142,306 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 138,196 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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S83 JLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S83 JLY, 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 S83 JLY registered?

S83 JLY is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S83 JLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 JLY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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