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N74 JHR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,013 mi
Last recorded90,013 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN74 JHR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,013 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 88,782 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff oil leak

seal covers fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2009 88,782 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear diff oil leak

seal covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,880 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres slight tears

Pass 6 Feb 2006 86,549 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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N74 JHR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 N74 JHR, 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 N74 JHR registered?

N74 JHR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1996.

Is N74 JHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N74 JHR shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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