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N469 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,361 mi
Last recorded147,361 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN469 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2006 147,361 miles

advises same as note number 212233836365 except for nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Nov 2006 147,361 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber getting worn

nearside front headlight lense cracked not interfering with beam pattern

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and right on legal limit

only one offside rear sidelight working

slight play steering joints

slight rust front exhaust pipe

undertray fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2006 145,119 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Advise exhaust down pipe heat shields in poor condition

Advise nearside and offside front lower wish bone back bushes showing small splits and slight free play under load

Advise nearside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges on 2mm tread

Advise nearside headlamp lense cracked

Advise offside front indicator showing hint of white light

Advise slight free play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 23 Nov 2005 139,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlight lense cracked

slight play offside trackrod

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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

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N469 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N469 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 N469 JLD registered?

N469 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N469 JLD safe to buy?

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