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N625 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,964 mi
Last recorded159,964 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN625 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 159,964 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 159,964 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,766 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 149,690 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 143,616 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush idler arm (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 23 Nov 2016 143,616 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush idler arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 135,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front door has slightly corrodid

Offside Rear nial

Fail 18 Sep 2015 135,551 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front door has slightly corrodid

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear nial

Pass 26 Sep 2014 129,581 miles

Oil leak

water level warning light on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 123,961 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front propshaft rubber coupling badly worn

Pass 25 Sep 2013 123,961 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front propshaft rubber coupling badly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2012 119,350 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 119,348 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 Feb 2011 109,562 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 109,562 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 90,560 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,560 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 71,768 miles

Front number plate damage

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

Proplershaft coupling worn out

Pass 2 Jan 2007 71,768 miles

Front number plate damage

Proplershaft coupling worn out

Pass 22 Dec 2005 63,269 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 63,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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N625 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 N625 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 N625 JLO registered?

N625 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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The MOT history for N625 JLO shows 22 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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