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N596 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,133 mi
Last recorded76,133 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2013 76,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2013 76,133 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2012 73,652 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 70,314 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn thin

Pass 22 Jun 2010 67,287 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,290 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 60,102 miles

Offside wing mirror glass getting in poor condition

Slight play in offside steering tierod knuckle

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 5 Jul 2007 57,111 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front tie rod arm

Pass 6 Jul 2006 54,343 miles

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

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

Slight play in offside front steering rack knuckle

Pass 30 Jun 2005 51,814 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 51,814 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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N596 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N596 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 N596 JLO registered?

N596 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 1996.

Is N596 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 JLO shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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