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N643 JBK

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,636 mi
Last recorded138,636 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN643 JBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 138,636 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear body has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Feb 2021 138,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2019 138,207 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 135,293 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 132,735 miles

Nearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 127,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 121,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 117,610 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 112,578 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 109,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2011 105,903 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 11 May 2010 103,022 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 11 May 2010 103,022 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 99,434 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge - near side will require require replacement shortly

Pass 10 Jan 2008 96,211 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2008 96,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 67,637 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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N643 JBK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N643 JBK, 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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N643 JBK is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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