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N601 JGS

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,374 mi
Last recorded107,374 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN601 JGS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 107,374 miles

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Fail 13 Jul 2010 107,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both inner drive shaft gaiters split

Pass 6 Aug 2009 99,086 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2009 98,619 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

front to rear fuel pipe joint by fuel tank corroded.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 89,262 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 89,058 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 75,788 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 75,788 miles

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 65,004 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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N601 JGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N601 JGS, 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 N601 JGS registered?

N601 JGS is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N601 JGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N601 JGS shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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