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N637 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,637 mi
Last recorded107,637 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,637 miles

brake warning light on

coolant light on

fluid leak from rear diff

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

slight blow from center exhaust

Fail 2 Jun 2011 107,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake warning light on

coolant light on

fluid leak from rear diff

front number plate deteriorated

front suspension arm rubber bushes deteriorated

nail in n/s/r tyre

rear number plate deteriorated

slight blow from center exhaust

Pass 28 May 2010 104,338 miles

offside front tyre badly cracked

Pass 30 May 2009 99,632 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 99,632 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 97,391 miles

both front tyres outerside walls cracked

Fail 20 May 2008 97,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres outerside walls cracked

Pass 16 May 2007 95,053 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 93,348 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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N637 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N637 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 N637 JLO registered?

N637 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 1996.

Is N637 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N637 JLO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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