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IAZ 7644

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

145,666 mi
Last recorded145,666 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIAZ 7644
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 145,666 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 145,248 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 124,668 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 124,648 miles

Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 111,999 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 111,995 miles

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 107,373 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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IAZ 7644 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 IAZ 7644, 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 IAZ 7644 registered?

IAZ 7644 is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 1996.

Is IAZ 7644 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IAZ 7644 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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