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J4 FLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

184,658 mi
Last recorded184,658 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 FLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 184,658 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner/ outer sill and rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 181,848 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills + rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 180,331 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 178,371 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 176,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 173,892 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 172,837 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 169,490 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 166,407 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 162,664 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 158,337 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 158,337 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 153,789 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 148,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 143,455 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 137,754 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 131,953 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 131,952 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 126,493 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 119,213 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 113,548 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 106,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 99,469 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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J4 FLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 J4 FLD, 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 J4 FLD registered?

J4 FLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is J4 FLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J4 FLD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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