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S940 ENJ

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 ENJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 128,996 miles

Both rear brake hoses badly perished / cracked .

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding

Fail 18 Aug 2026 128,996 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wing corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2025 125,591 miles

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded near to limit

rear subframe corroding on edges near to mounting to floor pan

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 118,279 miles

centre exhaust mount at gearbox missing but system secure

rear chassis at sub frame mounts corroding .

Fail 30 Aug 2023 118,279 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut to inner tread band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount at gearbox missing but system secure

rear chassis at sub frame mounts corroding .

Pass 25 Aug 2022 112,360 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 108,056 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 104,778 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 100,344 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cover is perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 97,644 miles

Both rear tyres cracking / perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2018 97,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge to the outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres cracking / perishing

Offside Side repeater insecure holding clip broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,728 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 93,836 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 93,836 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off font exhaust section ( by the gear box ) (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 88,879 miles

Both front tyres are perishing

Pass 13 Aug 2013 86,373 miles

Front anti roll bar outer bushes have some play.

Rear inner brake pads may be wearing low, suggest checked with wheels off.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 82,275 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,809 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn very near to the 1.6mm limits.

Offside rear tyre is worn close to the 1.6mm wear limits.

Pass 31 Aug 2010 72,958 miles

n/s front tyre tread depth low.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,130 miles

near side rear tyre nearing wear bars .

Pass 4 Sep 2008 66,659 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 66,659 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2007 62,061 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing / worn low on outer edge.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,682 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 52,510 miles

Brake pedal rubber slightly worn

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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S940 ENJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 S940 ENJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S940 ENJ registered?

S940 ENJ is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 April 1999.

Is S940 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S940 ENJ shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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