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J700 MPB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,698 mi
Last recorded113,698 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ700 MPB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2015 113,698 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 113,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s rear back loose

Pass 29 Jul 2014 113,051 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 110,933 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 110,933 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 109,590 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 107,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 106,425 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 105,190 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back end leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2009 105,190 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

back end leaking

Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 99,650 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 96,891 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 92,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2005 92,626 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded advise

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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J700 MPB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 J700 MPB, 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 J700 MPB registered?

J700 MPB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 October 1996.

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The MOT history for J700 MPB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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