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J33 MPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,164 mi
Last recorded93,164 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 MPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 93,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2015 93,164 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2013 93,097 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 92,474 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 90,456 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 921,153 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 12 Feb 2010 921,153 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 19 Jan 2009 87,773 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 87,773 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 80,433 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 804,332 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,299 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 72,703 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 72,703 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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J33 MPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J33 MPM, 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 J33 MPM registered?

J33 MPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 January 1996.

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