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N598 JLD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

245,006 mi
Last recorded245,006 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN598 JLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 245,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 245,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2022 234,696 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 234,680 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 223,697 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 213,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 213,790 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.43% (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvass exposed in cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated canvass exposed in cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

damage/corrosion to offside rear sill area's

Pass 19 Oct 2019 205,651 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2019 205,651 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 186,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

front brake hoses slightly deterioated/cracking

no fuel cap fitted but seems to have a capless stlye filler neck

Fail 24 Aug 2018 186,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine bay/under covers fitted

front brake hoses slightly deterioated/cracking

no fuel cap fitted but seems to have a capless stlye filler neck

Pass 25 Aug 2017 173,479 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 173,449 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 159,304 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 159,304 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage & o/s/f bumper holes (6.1.C.1)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured & o/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 133,479 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 133,479 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 129,990 miles

child seat o/s rear

Pass 19 Nov 2013 124,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 118,882 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 110,077 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,951 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,476 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 79,617 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 76,919 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 72,307 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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N598 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N598 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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N598 JLD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N598 JLD shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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