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N62 BJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,953 mi
Last recorded109,953 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN62 BJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 109,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slight lump.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 109,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre outer wall slight lump.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 109,596 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 109,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 107,624 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 101,745 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

oil leak from diff

Pass 15 Sep 2007 96,091 miles

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

slight play in steering system

Pass 24 Aug 2006 90,629 miles

slight leak at steering damper

slight play in near side front steering idler

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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N62 BJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N62 BJM, 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 N62 BJM registered?

N62 BJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N62 BJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N62 BJM shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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