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S99 JSA

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,043 mi
Last recorded121,043 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS99 JSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 121,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 119,931 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 111,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 99,311 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 99,262 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 85,682 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r outer brake pad very low

Pass 7 Sep 2013 85,682 miles

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

all tyre wearing uneven

o/s/r outer brake pad very low

Pass 10 Aug 2012 77,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,142 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 72,131 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,634 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 9 Feb 2010 54,564 miles

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

engine managment light on

Fail 26 Jan 2009 43,463 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 43,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 31,297 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 31,297 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 22,597 miles

rear tyres wearing down on outer edges. n/s rear tyre close to limit on edge.

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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S99 JSA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 S99 JSA, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S99 JSA registered?

S99 JSA is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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