MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,305 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
oil leak at diff
sub frame corrored on both sides where front wish bone bolts on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear coil springs corroding
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J5 XEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J5 XEL, 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 J5 XEL registered?
J5 XEL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.
Is J5 XEL safe to buy?
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