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K9 JDA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,764 mi
Last recorded119,764 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 JDA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 119,764 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

Fail 28 May 2025 119,764 miles

Brake pipes/Brake hose ferrules/ fuel pipes are corroded

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure has corrosion bluid up on the Underbody

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

Fail 19 Jun 2024 119,344 miles

Brake inadequately mounted NSR pad retainer excessively corroded and broken (1.1.21 (c))

Emission control equipment obviously defective Front pipe heatshield completely rusted away, centre pipe exhaust mounting excessively corroded and detached from previous repair (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Both front wings excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal and cap deteriorated (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both rear arches/sills excessively corroded and signs of poor quality previous repairs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unevenly worn brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe bushes debonded/detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm bushes deteriorated peeled away from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres and NSF cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jet blocked, cleared out and aligned (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 115,741 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 110,714 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2021 109,353 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 107,118 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,726 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 102,058 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,024 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 98,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,288 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 91,639 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 87,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,094 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 82,813 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 81,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 79,491 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 78,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,986 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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K9 JDA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K9 JDA, 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 K9 JDA registered?

K9 JDA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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