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N482 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,249 mi
Last recorded92,249 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN482 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 92,249 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 90,404 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

rear suspension components heaverly corroded

Fail 26 May 2016 90,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

rear suspension components heaverly corroded

Pass 7 May 2015 88,937 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

underside and susp/parts rusty

Fail 7 May 2015 88,937 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

underside and susp/parts rusty

o/s/r brake pipe seeping under presure

Pass 20 May 2014 87,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

exhaust heavily rusted

some corosion on susp/parts

wiper blade worn

Fail 9 May 2013 84,667 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

vehicle underside, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 9 May 2013 84,667 miles

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

vehicle underside, braking and suspension components are corroding

Pass 15 May 2012 81,827 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 4 May 2011 75,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 72,197 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2009 68,074 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 65,166 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 63,045 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 59,779 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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N482 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N482 JLO, 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 N482 JLO registered?

N482 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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