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N829 JUD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,779 mi
Last recorded150,779 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN829 JUD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2013 150,779 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 150,779 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 144,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 144,941 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 139,264 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 134,366 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 134,361 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jul 2008 128,233 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 128,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 120,876 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 120,874 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 114,370 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2005 105,777 miles

DRIVERS DOOR REAR VIEW MIRROR SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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N829 JUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N829 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 N829 JUD registered?

N829 JUD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N829 JUD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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