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S926 JNV

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,941 mi
Last recorded158,941 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS926 JNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Sep 2018 158,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Front wheel arch corroded slightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Offside sill cover missing

air conditioning compressor faulty / noisy

rear suspension components corroded

various protective covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 149,797 miles

Air con compressor very noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 149,797 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Air con compressor very noisy

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 129,917 miles

Both offside wheel arches corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside stop light dull

Rear no.plate poor condition

Slight wear front brake discs

Under tray & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 101,947 miles

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

Offside Wheel arch,s corroded

Rear No.plate poor condition

Slight leak steering damper

Under trays fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,594 miles

Both o/s wheel archs corroded.

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

Outer Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Sill covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,594 miles

Both o/s wheel archs corroded.

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Outer Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Sill covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,568 miles

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

sill covers

Fail 3 Sep 2013 65,568 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

sill covers

Pass 20 Aug 2012 63,705 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 61,186 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 56,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 56,864 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 53,058 miles

NUMBER PLATES DETIORATING

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST (WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,058 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

NUMBER PLATES DETIORATING

SLIGHT BLOW FROM EXHAUST (WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 50,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,244 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 46,370 miles

Both rear tyres close to limit. †Spare tyre is on limit. †Front number plate is cracked. †Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,640 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 38,255 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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S926 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S926 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 S926 JNV registered?

S926 JNV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 1999.

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