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N558 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,392 mi
Last recorded146,392 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN558 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 146,392 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 146,388 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 146,224 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 146,224 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 145,975 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 145,788 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Underside side generally corrodded

Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,415 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle corroded underside

Pass 20 Jan 2021 144,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside mirror slightly deteriorated

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 18 Jul 2018 132,051 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 128,310 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 21 Jul 2016 125,911 miles

front and rear suspension corroded but not to excess

Pass 24 Jul 2015 123,687 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 121,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 115,148 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 115,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 109,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 109,870 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 104,397 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 99,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 94,741 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 89,126 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 83,291 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 83,169 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

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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N558 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 N558 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 N558 JLD registered?

N558 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N558 JLD shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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