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J2 GCF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ2 GCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 24 Nov 2023 69,477 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 68,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 66,944 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 65,647 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 63,353 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 60,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56,697 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 53,105 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 48,989 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 46,586 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 43,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 40,836 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)

Pass 3 May 2011 39,035 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 35,429 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 31,476 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 25,842 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 23,406 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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J2 GCF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 J2 GCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J2 GCF registered?

J2 GCF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is J2 GCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J2 GCF shows 18 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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