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N374 JUM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,261 mi
Last recorded19,261 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN374 JUM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 19,261 miles

oil leak

Fail 5 May 2017 19,261 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Apr 2016 9,321 miles

surface rust on brake pipes

Pass 17 Mar 2015 2,981 miles

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Mar 2015 2,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 184,434 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 184,434 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 177,033 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 177,033 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 170,359 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 164,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 156,725 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 151,050 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 144,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 138,893 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 132,007 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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N374 JUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 N374 JUM, 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 N374 JUM registered?

N374 JUM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 February 1996.

Is N374 JUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N374 JUM shows 16 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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