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N490 JFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,626 mi
Last recorded190,626 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN490 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 190,626 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 190,626 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 154,077 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 129,353 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 128,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 118,569 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 141,311 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 110,719 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 106,678 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 104,214 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 99,776 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 98,704 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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N490 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N490 JFV, 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 N490 JFV registered?

N490 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 1996.

Is N490 JFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N490 JFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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