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N16 JNS

1996 Mercedes-benz 200

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,948 mi
Last recorded92,948 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 200112,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 JNS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model200
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 92,948 miles

Oil leak

movement in steering mech

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

rear no.plate

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 May 2010 92,942 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

movement in steering mech

osf tyre wearing inner edge

rear diff leaking oil

rear no.plate

spare tyre flat

Pass 17 Mar 2009 92,530 miles

both front brake flexis splitting

osr and nsr chassis rusty

plat in both front rackends

rear brake pipes rusty

rear diff oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,633 miles

both rear flexis splitting

exhaust back box rusty

rear diff leaking oil

slight play in front steerring box

Pass 2 Mar 2007 90,247 miles

Oil leak

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 18 Feb 2006 88,711 miles

slight play in both bottom ball joints slight play in front w/bearings

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 200?

Based on 54,250 MOT tests across 7,909 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
3,159
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
7,909
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,684
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,763
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 1,405
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,209
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N16 JNS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 112,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,684 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N16 JNS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N16 JNS registered?

N16 JNS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 200, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N16 JNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 JNS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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