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N817 JUD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

131,584 mi
Last recorded131,584 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN817 JUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,584 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,400 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint has slight lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,197 miles

offside & nearside front bottom ball joints have slight lift

Pass 24 Sep 2015 125,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 23 Sep 2015 125,665 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 15 Sep 2014 124,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front wipers stay on intermitant all the time

Pass 10 Sep 2013 124,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front pipe exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 13 Sep 2012 123,966 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 121,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant cap slight leek

Fail 22 Sep 2011 121,774 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant cap slight leek

Pass 21 Sep 2010 118,603 miles

front wiper starting to detiorate

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 116,641 miles

front and rear springs corroded

slight play nearside front bearing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 113,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 70,916 miles

exhaust middle to rear has a slight blow at joint

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 107,266 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N817 JUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N817 JUD, 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 N817 JUD registered?

N817 JUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N817 JUD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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