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N219 JLF

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,004 mi
Last recorded114,004 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN219 JLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 114,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner, nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 113,896 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to incorrect side (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Cloudy pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Fuel hose damaged Wheel arch area (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner, nearly to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play All (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 110,613 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 110,599 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 107,339 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 104,170 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 101,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,867 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 94,766 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 94,766 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 89,912 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 89,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 84,294 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 84,228 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 81,936 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 78,458 miles

Please note that the front registration plate is deteriorating.

Pass 5 Dec 2005 75,889 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 75,889 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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N219 JLF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N219 JLF, 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 N219 JLF registered?

N219 JLF is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N219 JLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N219 JLF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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