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N739 JMW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

114,385 mi
Last recorded114,385 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN739 JMW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 114,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 112,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 110,177 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 107,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2022 105,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2022 105,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 102,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 101,201 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 99,003 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 95,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 93,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 90,796 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 88,889 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 85,448 miles

slight oil leak from diff

slight play in o/s inner seering arm ball joint

Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 79,182 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 74,183 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 68,043 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 61,857 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,495 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 56,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 55,067 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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N739 JMW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 N739 JMW, 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 N739 JMW registered?

N739 JMW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 November 1996.

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