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JIB 689

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2022
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

125,639 mi
Last recorded125,639 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIB 689
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2022 125,639 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed at lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch badly corroded and holed at lower mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both outer inner sills corroded and holed just out-with prescribed areas

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perished / splitting ( 195/65 R15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wing corroded and holed ( just behind headlamp )

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil around bottom of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated front rubber mounting ( at gearbox ) splitting and worn (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Slight wear in steering idler arm bush

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear arms heavily corroded ( 2 lower arms unable to fully inspect due to plastic covers ) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 124,579 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside steering idler slight wear

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres showing cracking both

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2021 124,577 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside steering idler slight wear

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres showing cracking both

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,950 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame, front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cracking on nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear suspension arms heavily corroded

slight play in steering idler

Fail 6 Mar 2020 122,921 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges nearside front abs wiring bracket corroded and detached (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component ball joint excessively worn nearside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger at nearside front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear sub-frame, front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cracking on nearside rear tyre

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear suspension arms heavily corroded

slight play in steering idler

Pass 14 Mar 2019 120,777 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting ( 195/65 R15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Quite a bit of corrosion along underside of vehicle

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 shock absorbers quite soft and casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight wear in Nearside steering idler bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear ( hard to see upper arms fully ) arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 120,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear along floor (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished / splitting ( 195/65 R15 ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Quite a bit of corrosion along underside of vehicle

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect All 4 shock absorbers quite soft and casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight wear in Nearside steering idler bush (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear ( hard to see upper arms fully ) arms heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 118,517 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,451 miles

Offside Front wing showing corrosion

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

fuel cap seal showing perishing

Fail 15 Mar 2017 116,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded to inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wing showing corrosion

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all rear suspension components showing corrosion

fuel cap seal showing perishing

Pass 30 Mar 2016 113,573 miles

all pressed steel suspension components showing corrosion

all shock absorber casings showing corrosion

corrosion noted at n/s/r sill and underside

corrosion noted at o/s/f shock absorber top mounting point

Pass 16 Mar 2015 112,337 miles

Oil leak

all pressed steel rear suspension arms rusty

all shock absorber casings very rusty

main brake pipe above rear axle corroded where clipped

suspect slight wear in lower steering column universal joint

Fail 13 Mar 2015 112,233 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

all pressed steel rear suspension arms rusty

all shock absorber casings very rusty

coolant and oil leaks at engine

main brake pipe above rear axle corroded where clipped

suspect slight wear in lower steering column universal joint

Pass 19 Mar 2014 109,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 109,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 106,507 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shockabsorbers soft

engine colant level light on

Fail 21 Mar 2013 106,507 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear shockabsorbers soft

engine colant level light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 102,646 miles

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

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

fuel pipe at tank rusty

rear shock absorber casings very rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 102,641 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe at tank rusty

rear shock absorber casings very rusty

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 99,850 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres on 2mm

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 96,722 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 96,722 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,955 miles

Wiper switch faulty

Fail 19 Mar 2009 929,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Wiper switch faulty

Pass 17 Mar 2008 89,586 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 89,586 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 86,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2007 86,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 82,327 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 82,314 miles

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

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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JIB 689 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.

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 JIB 689, 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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JIB 689 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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