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N521 JFV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,881 mi
Last recorded109,881 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 JFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 109,881 miles

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

fan belt hydraulic tensioner bush worn & noisy

front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

slight freeplay in steering damper

Pass 31 Aug 2017 102,068 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s/front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 102,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/rear and both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both suspension arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and o/s/front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,883 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 88,602 miles

all four tyres has cracks

slight oil leak

slight play at steering arms

Pass 25 Sep 2014 86,298 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2013 84,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 84,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,304 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 82,304 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 76,426 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 76,422 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 72,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,392 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 62,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 57,541 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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N521 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 N521 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 N521 JFV registered?

N521 JFV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 February 1996.

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