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JIG 1802

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,880 mi
Last recorded89,880 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIG 1802
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 89,880 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,568 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 71,733 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 71,733 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 61,236 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 61,236 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 51,617 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 37,663 miles

N/s/rear tyre on ware indicator & punctured

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/front tyre low on 2mm

O/s/rear tyre almost on ware indicator

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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JIG 1802 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JIG 1802, 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 JIG 1802 registered?

JIG 1802 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is JIG 1802 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIG 1802 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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