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C9 SBW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC9 SBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2010 75,321 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 62,453 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 47,505 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,113 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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C9 SBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 C9 SBW, 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 C9 SBW registered?

C9 SBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is C9 SBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C9 SBW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C9 SBW have outstanding finance?

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