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N170 JMB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,191 mi
Last recorded140,191 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN170 JMB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2010 140,191 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 140,191 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

play in the steering

Pass 29 Oct 2009 131,715 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pads worn thin

nearside front tyre has a nail

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

propshaft front drive flange deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2008 123,735 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 118,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 117,986 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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N170 JMB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N170 JMB, 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 N170 JMB registered?

N170 JMB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N170 JMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N170 JMB 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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