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N466 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,803 mi
Last recorded78,803 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN466 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2020 78,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 76,840 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 74,751 miles

both front track rod ends dust cover tiny several cracks

differential leaking(rear)

oil leak underneath engine

Pass 16 Sep 2017 72,907 miles

oil leaks on top of engine

Pass 19 Sep 2016 70,851 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front indicator bulbs and side repeater bulbs faded

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge and only just acceptable

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorated/split

Pass 24 Sep 2015 67,335 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 67,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 64,400 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 61,596 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 56,074 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 53,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 53,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 50,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 45,435 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,521 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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N466 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N466 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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N466 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.

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