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XJI 7185

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

162,782 mi
Last recorded162,782 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXJI 7185
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 9 Feb 2015 162,782 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 158,253 miles

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

Wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 154,849 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing close to wear bars

Pass 2 Feb 2012 151,558 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 148,915 miles

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 3 Feb 2010 145,987 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 138,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 130,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2007 122,108 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 115,302 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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XJI 7185 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XJI 7185, 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 XJI 7185 registered?

XJI 7185 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 January 1996.

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