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N140 JFR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,631 mi
Last recorded96,631 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2008 96,631 miles

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,505 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 88,505 miles

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 73,457 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2007 73,457 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 63,467 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 63,473 miles

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

slight judder on front brakes

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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N140 JFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N140 JFR, 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 N140 JFR registered?

N140 JFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N140 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 JFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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