MOT Status
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69,667 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule most (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play slight play found at road wheels whilst jacked (both) (5.1.3 (a) (i))
underside needs cleaning off and wax oiling, including the suspension components
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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J8 AAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 J8 AAJ, 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 J8 AAJ registered?
J8 AAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 1996.
Is J8 AAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for J8 AAJ shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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