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N822 TJT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

134,980 mi
Last recorded134,980 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN822 TJT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 134,980 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 129,268 miles

both rear springs rusty

wiper arm parking in the middle of the screen but in my opinion does not effect the drivers veiw

Pass 5 May 2010 121,309 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Surface corrosion both rear chassis rails

Pass 29 May 2009 112,559 miles

surface corrosion both rear chassis

Fail 28 May 2009 112,527 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

surface corrosion both rear chassis

Pass 2 Jun 2008 99,890 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2007 85,121 miles

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2006 75,027 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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N822 TJT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N822 TJT, 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 N822 TJT registered?

N822 TJT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N822 TJT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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