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JDZ 5713

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

112,424 mi
Last recorded112,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJDZ 5713
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 112,424 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

corrosion to all steel brake pipes

shock absorber corroded, all four

Fail 8 Jul 2024 112,424 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to all steel brake pipes

shock absorber corroded, all four

Pass 10 Jun 2023 109,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (worn to 2.8mm) (5.2.3 (e))

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

all 4 shock absorber casings corroded

slight play in central steering arm ends

Pass 20 Jun 2022 109,150 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 109,143 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened HOLED (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 106,125 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,764 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 104,696 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,384 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,513 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 99,253 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 95,823 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,912 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 90,193 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 86,420 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 82,563 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 73,473 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,907 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 62,229 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 55,126 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 49,851 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 42,093 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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JDZ 5713 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 JDZ 5713, 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 JDZ 5713 registered?

JDZ 5713 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for JDZ 5713 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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