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J9 MEK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,724 mi
Last recorded126,724 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 MEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 126,724 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,865 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s/r and o/s/r inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in n/s steering idler pivot

Pass 24 Jan 2024 123,455 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in nearside steering idler pivot

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,391 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Slight play at nearside steering idler arm pivot point

Pass 16 Feb 2022 119,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 177,283 miles

Offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked

Play in nearside steering idler pivot

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 117,283 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated prop shaft front coupling (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged offside front brake hose heavily perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre heavily perished/cracked

Play in nearside steering idler pivot

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 114,936 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 113,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

when operating right indicator wipers start to work

Pass 19 Jan 2018 11,878 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly cracking

Pass 18 Jan 2017 110,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 108,539 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 108,539 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 105,977 miles

Oil leak

Water ingress into both headlamps

Pass 21 Jan 2014 104,148 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 101,539 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 101,539 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 97,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 97,748 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 92,715 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 88,227 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,679 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 76,474 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 4 Jan 2007 70,353 miles

offside rear tyre outer bead seal would benefit from attention

Fail 3 Jan 2007 70,349 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

offside rear tyre outer bead seal would benefit from attention

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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J9 MEK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc 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 J9 MEK, 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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J9 MEK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 November 1996.

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