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N660 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,573 mi
Last recorded150,573 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN660 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 150,573 miles

rear brake pads low/tyres all round low /exhaust rusty

Fail 29 Sep 2007 150,573 miles

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

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

rear brake pads low/tyres all round low /exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Aug 2006 141,220 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside rear tyre close to wear indicators

slight play in nearside drag link

slight play in nearside front top suspension arm

slight play in steering box

stone chip in zone B

tape around rear centre seatbelt stork

washer level warning light illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2005 131,185 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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N660 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 N660 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 N660 JLO registered?

N660 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N660 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N660 JLO shows 4 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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