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S862 NJB

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

292,584 mi
Last recorded292,584 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 NJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 292,584 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both from master cylinder to ABS pump (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple (8.3.1d)

general body corrosion

Pass 13 Jan 2016 288,600 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body corrosion

general chassis corrosion

general corrosion to both sills

Fail 7 Jan 2016 288,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general body corrosion

general chassis corrosion

general corrosion to both sills

Pass 22 Dec 2014 281,603 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 269,548 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 269,546 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

general underbody/body corrosion

Pass 14 Dec 2012 256,617 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

general age related underbody corrosion

sill covers fitted, unable to fully inspect

Pass 9 Dec 2011 244,691 miles

Coolant leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

o/s/f sidelight dim

Pass 20 Dec 2010 233,385 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 216,777 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 15 Dec 2009 216,712 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2008 196,514 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 177,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroding

front reg plate deteriorating

front wiper arm starting to seize

minor underbody corrosion

steering damper weeping

Pass 11 Dec 2006 162,149 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 145,005 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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S862 NJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S862 NJB, 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 S862 NJB registered?

S862 NJB is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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