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J600 MAT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,379 mi
Last recorded46,379 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 MAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2016 46,379 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Jun 2015 44,795 miles

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 42,846 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 40,383 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

oil leak on rear diff.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 38,305 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,506 miles

advise both exterior mirror frames insecure

advise four road springs corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2010 34,171 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advise both front tyres have 3mm tread on outer edges

advise diff leak

Pass 15 Jun 2009 32,403 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 30,665 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,161 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,540 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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J600 MAT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J600 MAT, 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 J600 MAT registered?

J600 MAT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is J600 MAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 MAT shows 11 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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