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N606 JEH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

150,538 mi
Last recorded150,538 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN606 JEH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2014 150,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 143,526 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 134,884 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 128,083 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 128,083 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 119,845 miles

adv o/s/r sidelight bulb inop

Fail 3 Nov 2009 114,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 114,549 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 103,838 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2007 91,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 91,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 17 Aug 2006 84,837 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,837 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N606 JEH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 N606 JEH, 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 N606 JEH registered?

N606 JEH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N606 JEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N606 JEH shows 13 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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