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N249 JHG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,872 mi
Last recorded163,872 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN249 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2007 163,872 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2007 163,723 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Mar 2006 145,363 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 144,707 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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N249 JHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N249 JHG, 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 N249 JHG registered?

N249 JHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N249 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N249 JHG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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