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N888 LJP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,913 mi
Last recorded77,913 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN888 LJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 77,913 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wing damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Aug 2017 77,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 77,239 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 75,326 miles

Aux. belt tensioner noisy

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 71,485 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 68,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 67,338 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 67,338 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre is cuts and slightly damaged

offide rear tyre is cut on the treads

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,006 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n.s.f. tyre has cut

o.s.r. outer side light bright

Pass 31 Aug 2010 66,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 62,168 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 59,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 59,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 57,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,111 miles

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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N888 LJP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N888 LJP, 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 N888 LJP registered?

N888 LJP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N888 LJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N888 LJP 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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