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N581 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,849 mi
Last recorded99,849 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,849 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 92,574 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 92,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 89,730 miles

fanbelt starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 May 2014 87,247 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 84,902 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 81,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 77,378 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)

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

Pass 25 May 2010 75,547 miles

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

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

front number plate starting to discolour

rear number plate starting to discolour/seperate at time of test

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,648 miles

Advise,play n\s\f and o\s\f wheel bearing,rear number plate deteriating.

Pass 16 May 2008 70,824 miles

both front exhaust heatsheilds loose and deteriating

rear axle leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in both frotn wheel bearings

slight wear to front brake discs

Fail 16 May 2008 70,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front exhaust heatsheilds loose and deteriating

rear axle leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in both frotn wheel bearings

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 14 May 2007 67,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear axle leak

rear number plate deteriating

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 5 Apr 2006 64,349 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

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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N581 JLD 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 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 N581 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 N581 JLD registered?

N581 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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