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N435 JOT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

210,631 mi
Last recorded210,631 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 JOT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 210,631 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 210,629 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 209,678 miles

Front Wiper switch slightly faulty causing wiper to park mid screen and freeze but does work on one setting meeting requirements

Fail 17 May 2023 209,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Wiper switch slightly faulty causing wiper to park mid screen and freeze but does work on one setting meeting requirements

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 207,772 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 204,194 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 200,389 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2020 200,388 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 197,247 miles

Offside Rear jacking point area corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2018 194,864 miles

o/s/r jacking point corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2017 192,678 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 185,171 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 174,808 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 161,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 145,486 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 131,761 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 115,283 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 100,814 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 95,365 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 88,953 miles

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

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

Play in both rear lower hub support bushes

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 81,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,382 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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N435 JOT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 N435 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 N435 JOT registered?

N435 JOT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 1996.

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The MOT history for N435 JOT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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