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N857 JBY

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,215 mi
Last recorded110,215 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN857 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 110,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear diff oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2018 108,327 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 107,240 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak from diff ()

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides, cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 105,591 miles

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 104,506 miles

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

OIL LEAK

Fail 8 Jan 2016 104,506 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

OIL LEAK

Pass 9 Jan 2015 102,976 miles

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

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

Oil leak

wiper arm sticking on full speed

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,379 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,704 miles

gearbox oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2013 97,704 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

gearbox oil leak

steering damper leaking

Pass 5 Jan 2012 95,226 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 92,995 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 91,684 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 90,219 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 90,142 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 87,096 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 85,402 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,128 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N857 JBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N857 JBY, 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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N857 JBY is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 1996.

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