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J10 WPC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

186,854 mi
Last recorded186,854 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ10 WPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2008 186,854 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Jan 2007 178,333 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 170,633 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 170,633 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J10 WPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J10 WPC, 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 J10 WPC registered?

J10 WPC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J10 WPC safe to buy?

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