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J999 ENH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

22,429 mi
Last recorded22,429 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ999 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 22,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 22,423 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 21,911 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 21,017 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 20,110 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 19,238 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 17,719 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 17,645 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 17,429 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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J999 ENH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J999 ENH, 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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How do I check the history of J999 ENH?

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What year was J999 ENH registered?

J999 ENH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 1996.

Is J999 ENH safe to buy?

The MOT history for J999 ENH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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