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J8 AAJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,667 mi
Last recorded69,667 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 AAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 68,846 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Nov 2024 68,846 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 68,119 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,391 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,400 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 65,487 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 64,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 63,776 miles

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))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 62,690 miles

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)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 60,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 58,500 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 56,814 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 55,647 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,647 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 55,640 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 55,632 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,484 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2010 55,484 miles

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 55,297 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 55,297 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 55,006 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 54,015 miles

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,008 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 51,008 miles

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.

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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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.

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