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V244 JGS

1999 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

132,205 mi
Last recorded132,205 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz C103,759 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV244 JGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 132,205 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 132,205 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,998 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 127,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 125,715 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 121,700 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 121,700 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 114,939 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 114,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre badly worn on edge

Pass 7 Jun 2011 109,000 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 109,000 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 108,970 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 100,468 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r closing sills

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

corrosion to o/s boot floor

fading to n/s/f indicator

signs of wear to o/s/f tyre on edges

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

water damage to front and rear no plates

wear to n/s/f tyre

Fail 4 Apr 2007 92,122 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 92,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 83,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate discoloured/brake pipes rusting

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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V244 JGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 V244 JGS, 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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V244 JGS is a 1999 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 November 1999.

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