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N85 JDE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,420 mi
Last recorded141,420 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 JDE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 141,420 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 139,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 135,823 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 132,959 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 129,959 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 126,706 miles

front pads wearing low..

Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,502 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 123,502 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 121,879 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 121,879 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 119,953 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 119,953 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 117,277 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint has play/wear..

n/s/r metal brake pipe corroded..

n/s/r tyre worn close mto limit..

o/s/f lower ball joint has lift..

play in n/s/f hub....

Pass 22 Dec 2006 115,076 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 110,105 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 110,105 miles

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

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

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

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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N85 JDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N85 JDE, 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 N85 JDE registered?

N85 JDE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 1996.

Is N85 JDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N85 JDE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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