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K11 JNE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,860 mi
Last recorded94,860 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 JNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 94,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,666 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 81,674 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 81,671 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 81,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 81,149 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 80,439 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 79,549 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 79,345 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 78,947 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2010 78,662 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 78,251 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 77,494 miles

Both rear tyres worn centre of tread

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 75,808 miles

offside front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Fail 18 Jan 2007 75,808 miles

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

offside front brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Pass 11 Jan 2006 73,675 miles

offside front side repetor bulb faded.

rear axle diff damp.

signs of repair to offside front inner wheel arch.

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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K11 JNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K11 JNE, 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 K11 JNE registered?

K11 JNE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is K11 JNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K11 JNE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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