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N276 JLU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 JLU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 118,050 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 30 Sep 2025 117,231 miles

CATALYTIC CONVERTER SLOW TO REDUCE CO% EMISSIONS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD DEPTH LOW

Pass 8 Oct 2024 116,355 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

N/S/R TYRE TREAD LOW

Pass 9 Oct 2023 115,726 miles

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Fail 9 Oct 2023 115,726 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

O/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 3 Oct 2022 115,161 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 115,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 114,495 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,957 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 112,778 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 112,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 111,859 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 110,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,759 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 102,699 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2014 99,379 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2013 95,756 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2012 92,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 89,879 miles

Evidence of wear on rear brake disc's

Pass 29 Apr 2010 86,347 miles

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 20 May 2009 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 78,899 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 78,899 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2007 74,401 miles

Evidence of wear on front brake disc's

Pass 19 May 2006 69,558 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2006 69,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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N276 JLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 N276 JLU, 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 N276 JLU registered?

N276 JLU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N276 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N276 JLU shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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