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N916 JHG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,928 mi
Last recorded120,928 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN916 JHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2013 120,928 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 120,928 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 116,061 miles

n/s/f ind lens missing

Fail 9 Jun 2012 116,049 miles

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

n/s/f ind lens missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 113,265 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 109,385 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 104,929 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 101,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 98,188 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,204 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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N916 JHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N916 JHG, 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 N916 JHG registered?

N916 JHG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N916 JHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N916 JHG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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