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N549 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,303 mi
Last recorded150,303 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN549 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2010 150,303 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front passenger door is damaged yet operation is not hinded by this and no sharp edges are visable

unable to fully inspect the front & rear brake discs due to the vehicle having back plates

Pass 31 Jul 2009 135,670 miles

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

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

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

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

wiper blade split at edge

Pass 14 Aug 2008 126,584 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 122,808 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 122,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 25 May 2006 120,674 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 113,761 miles

front and rear pads appear low

n/s rear tyre getting low

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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N549 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N549 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 N549 JLD registered?

N549 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N549 JLD safe to buy?

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