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N287 JOT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,895 mi
Last recorded92,895 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN287 JOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,895 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small cut in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

wiper self park not working

Pass 19 Dec 2012 84,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 77,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 77,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 71,627 miles

n/s/r tyre on limit

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 7 Dec 2010 71,626 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/r tyre on limit

some play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 22 Dec 2009 65,082 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 58,521 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 54,618 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,359 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 49,739 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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N287 JOT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N287 JOT, 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 N287 JOT registered?

N287 JOT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N287 JOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N287 JOT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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