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J200 AKO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

191,482 mi
Last recorded191,482 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ200 AKO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 191,482 miles

Airbag light on

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight condensation in o/s headlamp

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 182,949 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 182,848 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 172,589 miles

chips on windscreen

nearside front wheel buckled but not excessive

nearside rear wheel buckled but not excessive

offside front lower arm rear bush split and has slight movement

rear trailing arm bushes perishing but not excessive

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes but not excessive

slight dampness around power steering pipe from top up tank but not excessive

windscreen misted around bottom but not in driver view

Pass 27 Jan 2009 164,017 miles

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

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

N/S door mirror glass broken

N/S rear outer side light not working

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 156,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 149,744 miles

Slight play in both inner steering balljoints and steering damper

Slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

gearbox oil stained

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm and has a nail in the tread

Pass 1 Feb 2006 143,663 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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J200 AKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 J200 AKO, 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 J200 AKO registered?

J200 AKO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 1996.

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The MOT history for J200 AKO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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