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N460 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,333 mi
Last recorded130,333 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN460 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 130,333 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside rear brake disc pitted

Pass 6 Dec 2010 119,036 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 94,210 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 88,251 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 85,231 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 82,494 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/side rear tyre near to limit

o/side front tyre splitting in tread

Pass 10 Dec 2005 82,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

n/side rear tyre near to limit

o/side front tyre splitting in tread

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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N460 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N460 JLD, 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 N460 JLD registered?

N460 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N460 JLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N460 JLD shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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