MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,540 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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205/55/16 X4
BOTH HEADLAMPS ON LOWEST PASS LINES-PODOT
DIFF OIL LEAK
MERCEDES EMBLEM MISSING FRON BONNET
NSF H/LAMP CRACKED/DAMAGED
Oil leak
PBT-PODOT
ROAD TAX EXPIRED-30/4/10
VEHICLE PRESENTED WITH 'ALAN KEY' STYLE TYPE WHEEL STUDS???DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS BUT APPEAR TO BE SUITABLE-PODOT
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
205/55/16 X4
DIFF OIL LEAK
MERCEDES EMBLEM MISSING FRON BONNET
NSF H/LAMP CRACKED/DAMAGED
Oil leak
ROAD TAX EXPIRED-30/4/10
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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JFS 121D is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 JFS 121D, 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 JFS 121D registered?
JFS 121D is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1996.
Is JFS 121D safe to buy?
The MOT history for JFS 121D shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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