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N578 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,192 mi
Last recorded103,192 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN578 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2015 103,192 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 100,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 98,604 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 98,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 96,954 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,636 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 89,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,257 miles

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

exhaust heat sheild loose(corroded)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 85,257 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust heat sheild loose(corroded)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,390 miles

slight lift in both front ball joints

Pass 17 Apr 2007 74,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight lift both lower ball joints

Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,744 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres down to 3.mm

exhaust front down pipe heat shield cover starting to corrode and will become insecure.

off side rear inner drive shaft seal starting to leak.

Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,744 miles

both rear tyres down to 3.mm

exhaust front down pipe heat shield cover starting to corrode and will become insecure.

off side rear inner drive shaft seal starting to leak.

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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N578 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N578 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 N578 JLO registered?

N578 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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