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N426 JUR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,722 mi
Last recorded117,722 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN426 JUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,722 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 111,540 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 103,636 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 94,624 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 87,148 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 87,148 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 81,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,322 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 65,560 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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N426 JUR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N426 JUR, 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 N426 JUR registered?

N426 JUR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N426 JUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N426 JUR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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