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N667 JLO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,467 mi
Last recorded140,467 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN667 JLO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 140,467 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,923 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 134,628 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 127,458 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 125,372 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 125,350 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 121,420 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 115,855 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,303 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 98,278 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 98,278 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 90,363 miles

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

wiper arm not working correctly

Fail 6 Oct 2007 90,363 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

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

wiper arm not working correctly

Pass 5 Oct 2006 80,633 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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N667 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N667 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 N667 JLO registered?

N667 JLO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 July 1996.

Is N667 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N667 JLO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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