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M17 JDH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

87,291 mi
Last recorded87,291 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 JDH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 87,291 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer walls ...nearside front on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 87,270 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All outer walls ...nearside front on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 80,860 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL SPRINGS CORRODED (FRONT + REAR) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH SIDES (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (FERULES AREA) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 79,872 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 78,575 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 1956515h91 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 77,265 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 76,588 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 75,686 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 73,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,336 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,300 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 69,504 miles

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracking

Pass 19 Nov 2014 67,954 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,421 miles

offside front tyre has slight cracking

Pass 22 Nov 2012 64,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 62,206 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 59,931 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,920 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 55,993 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 54,439 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 52,307 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 50,369 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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M17 JDH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 M17 JDH, 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 M17 JDH registered?

M17 JDH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 1996.

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