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N163 JFR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,971 mi
Last recorded133,971 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN163 JFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 133,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

presenter adviced

Fail 2 Aug 2013 133,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

presenter adviced

Pass 12 Jun 2012 126,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 12 Jun 2012 126,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 3 Jun 2011 119,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 108,276 miles

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

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

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

engine idle on limmit 1500rpm

wiper torn on end

Pass 23 Mar 2009 105,484 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 101,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 97,791 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 97,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2006 94,681 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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N163 JFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N163 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 N163 JFR registered?

N163 JFR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N163 JFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N163 JFR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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