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JAZ 6682

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,322 mi
Last recorded153,322 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAZ 6682
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 153,322 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 149,195 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 145,330 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 145,292 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 141,874 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 141,811 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 137,410 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 137,378 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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JAZ 6682 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JAZ 6682, 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 JAZ 6682 registered?

JAZ 6682 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JAZ 6682 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAZ 6682 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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