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N620 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,958 mi
Last recorded106,958 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN620 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 106,958 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

all four suspension coil springs and front and rear suspension components rusting,recommend underbody underseal

foot operated handbrake foot pedal antislip rubber missing

wiper arm operation faulty but is cleaning screen ok,recommend attention

Pass 22 May 2008 102,389 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 102,389 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

all four suspension coil springs,all four shock absorber outer casings and front and rear suspension wishbones and antiroll bars corroded,note corrosion to shock absorber outer casings are not restricting operation of shock absorbers at timr of test,

Pass 16 May 2007 97,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 91,944 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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N620 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N620 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 N620 JLO registered?

N620 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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