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N608 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

84,875 mi
Last recorded84,875 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN608 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 84,875 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 84,875 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 84,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 82,571 miles

Front Front number plate deteriorated

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

Pass 25 May 2017 80,077 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 77,775 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 75,358 miles

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 73,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 70,733 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,635 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 66,388 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 63,617 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 61,050 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 57,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 54,229 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 51,291 miles

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

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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N608 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N608 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N608 JLO registered?

N608 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N608 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N608 JLO shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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