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JCZ 5134

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,512 mi
Last recorded141,512 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCZ 5134
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2012 141,512 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Engine mount broke

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2011 134,394 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 May 2011 134,394 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 May 2010 128,150 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn badly inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2009 118,726 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 118,726 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 112,764 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 106,343 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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JCZ 5134 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JCZ 5134, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCZ 5134 registered?

JCZ 5134 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 1996.

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