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N474 JNK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,151 mi
Last recorded189,151 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN474 JNK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 189,151 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 187,808 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 185,752 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 183,670 miles

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

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

front wiper blade smearing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 181,539 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 179,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 179,454 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 177,273 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2012 177,273 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 173,753 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F tyres have uneven wear on inner edges.

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 168,863 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Oil leak

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2010 168,863 miles

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

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2009 162,676 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 162,676 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 156,898 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 149,438 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 149,438 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 a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 140,219 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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N474 JNK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N474 JNK, 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 N474 JNK registered?

N474 JNK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N474 JNK safe to buy?

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