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M88 JLH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,780 mi
Last recorded88,780 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 JLH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 88,780 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 81,797 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished 195/65h15

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked 195/65h15

Offside Front tyre perished 195/65h15

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracled 195/65h15

Fail 2 Sep 2015 81,714 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished 195/65h15

Nearside Rear tyre perished/cracked 195/65h15

Offside Front tyre perished 195/65h15

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracled 195/65h15

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,026 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,026 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,683 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,363 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 60,362 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 55,845 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 53,166 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,590 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 45,406 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 42,645 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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M88 JLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 M88 JLH, 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 M88 JLH registered?

M88 JLH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is M88 JLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M88 JLH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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