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N115 TJS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

214,840 mi
Last recorded214,840 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 TJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 214,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

drivers side sill panel is heavily undersealed at time of test so unable to establish structurall condition

Pass 2 Jun 2011 204,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 193,364 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 May 2010 193,354 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 May 2009 177,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 177,303 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 165,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2008 165,326 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 156,015 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 156,006 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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N115 TJS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N115 TJS, 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 N115 TJS registered?

N115 TJS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N115 TJS safe to buy?

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