MOT Status
ValidMileage
144,164 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension (rear suspension arm ball joint has play) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front nearside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front offside front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulder
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Engine covers and Undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both approx 3-4 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Handbrake cable clamp rusted/broken away
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 3.0 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Handbrake cable clamp rusted/broken away
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s various (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front to rear brake pipes at rear corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S99 SJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 SJR, 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 18 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 SJR registered?
S99 SJR is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 March 2008.
Is S99 SJR safe to buy?
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