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N712 JDM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1797cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,527 mi
Last recorded119,527 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 JDM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,797cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 119,527 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 119,527 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 118,228 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 115,454 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 112,521 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 109,109 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 109,108 miles

Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 106,230 miles

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

slight play both front track rods

Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,292 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Nov 2005 99,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N712 JDM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,797cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N712 JDM, 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 N712 JDM registered?

N712 JDM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N712 JDM safe to buy?

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