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N793 JLX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,039 mi
Last recorded101,039 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN793 JLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2011 101,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 97,665 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 97,659 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 91,525 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 87,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 80,468 miles

oil on PAS hose

Fail 27 Mar 2008 80,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil on PAS hose

Pass 28 Mar 2007 75,210 miles

n/s screen washers not working

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edges

Fail 28 Mar 2007 75,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s screen washers not working

n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2006 68,327 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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N793 JLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N793 JLX, 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 N793 JLX registered?

N793 JLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N793 JLX safe to buy?

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