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N913 WJB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,814 mi
Last recorded96,814 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN913 WJB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 96,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 91,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 91,541 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2022 87,699 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 87,682 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 86,557 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays obscuring test items from view

Pass 19 Jun 2019 84,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 79,383 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 75,335 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,083 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 65,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2015 65,917 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2014 60,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 60,175 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 54,734 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 48,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,655 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 41,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,004 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 30,159 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,594 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,913 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 22,182 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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N913 WJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 N913 WJB, 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 N913 WJB registered?

N913 WJB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

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