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FJE 505

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,972 mi
Last recorded43,972 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJE 505
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,972 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 43,016 miles

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

advise o/s h/lamp lens chipped

Pass 3 Mar 2010 41,452 miles

DISC'S & PADS WORN. 2 - 3000 MILES LEFT

Pass 10 Mar 2009 39,739 miles

offside headlight glass stone chiped

Pass 11 Mar 2008 37,821 miles

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

Stone chip O/S/F headlamp

Pass 9 Mar 2007 35,701 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,530 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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FJE 505 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 FJE 505, 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 30 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 FJE 505 registered?

FJE 505 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is FJE 505 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJE 505 shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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