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N815 JLC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,937 mi
Last recorded125,937 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN815 JLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 125,937 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 115,963 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 106,551 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 193,460 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 193,460 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 183,498 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2010 168,929 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 158,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Dec 2008 155,586 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 152,073 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 148,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 136,744 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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N815 JLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 N815 JLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N815 JLC registered?

N815 JLC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N815 JLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N815 JLC 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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