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N726 JNO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,526 mi
Last recorded39,526 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 JNO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 39,526 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 36,590 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 34,639 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 32,679 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 30,193 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 30,190 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 27,546 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 24,521 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 21,330 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 21,328 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 17,942 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 14,003 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 13,198 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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N726 JNO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N726 JNO, 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 N726 JNO registered?

N726 JNO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 February 1996.

Is N726 JNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N726 JNO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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