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N194 JGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,644 mi
Last recorded128,644 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 JGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 128,644 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 126,870 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 124,713 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 123,003 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 122,978 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 120,559 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 120,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 118,619 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 118,610 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 113,754 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 110,983 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SPRING TOP MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,159 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,280 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 102,372 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 99,230 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise near side front rack end slight play

Pass 18 Jan 2013 96,370 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 93,880 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 91,587 miles

advise off side front metal brakre pipe signes of rusting

Pass 20 Jan 2010 88,681 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 84,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 81,663 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 74,357 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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N194 JGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N194 JGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N194 JGT registered?

N194 JGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N194 JGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N194 JGT shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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