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S922 SJU

1998 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,685 mi
Last recorded101,685 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes C250114,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS922 SJU
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 101,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cover missing but still secure (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 91,172 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 91,164 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play both sides (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, at jacking point (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust tail pipe is in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2014 75,469 miles

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

both front upper suspension coil sping top mounting cups heavily undersealed

nearside front tyre low on inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre low on inner edge

rear subframe mounting points corroded

slight play in both front lower suspension arm ball joints

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,508 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 62,508 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 49,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

condition of front brake discs .

condition of rear number plate .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,952 miles

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

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

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

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

condition of front brake discs .

condition of rear number plate .

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 12 Jul 2010 47,875 miles

both sides front indicators fading to white

Pass 9 Jul 2009 44,416 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 42,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,736 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 35,318 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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S922 SJU is a 1998 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 114,912 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S922 SJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes C250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S922 SJU registered?

S922 SJU is a 1998 Mercedes C250, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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