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N103 TPD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,545 mi
Last recorded142,545 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN103 TPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 142,545 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

water leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 142,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leak

water leak

Pass 18 Sep 2015 137,122 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2015 137,036 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 130,301 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 130,301 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 124,225 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine leaking oil

Fail 16 Jul 2013 124,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine leaking oil

Fail 25 Sep 2012 122,577 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 122,577 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 118,843 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 112,696 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 109,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 102,459 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 96,898 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 96,844 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 91,149 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 85,654 miles

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

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

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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N103 TPD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N103 TPD, 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 N103 TPD registered?

N103 TPD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N103 TPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N103 TPD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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