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N431 JUR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,236 mi
Last recorded127,236 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN431 JUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2022 127,236 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front and rear brake disc,corroded

oil residue both lower engine and gear box

Fail 30 Nov 2022 127,236 miles

Front Position lamp not working both high beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working low beam (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

both front and rear brake disc,corroded

oil residue both lower engine and gear box

Pass 3 Dec 2021 127,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2021 127,189 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 126,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 126,129 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 124,939 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 124,079 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 122,357 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 119,512 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 117,505 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 117,505 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 115,995 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 115,995 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,385 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 109,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 107,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 107,114 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2009 104,003 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 95,409 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 94,528 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 92,276 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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N431 JUR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 N431 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 N431 JUR registered?

N431 JUR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N431 JUR shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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