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N718 FJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,607 mi
Last recorded71,607 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 FJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,607 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,756 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 67,159 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear differential - Oil seep

Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,406 miles

Rear Differential - Oil Seepage

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,217 miles

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

Rear differential - Oil seepage

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,564 miles

Rear differential - Oil seepage

Pass 11 Jun 2010 48,214 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 46,065 miles

Rear differential has a slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 46,674 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,674 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,075 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 37,509 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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N718 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N718 FJC, 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 N718 FJC registered?

N718 FJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N718 FJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N718 FJC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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