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N106 DVR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN106 DVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2010 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,860 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 63,860 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 59,083 miles

parking brake lever travel

Fail 29 Aug 2007 58,574 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

abs lamp staying on bit longer

Pass 29 Aug 2007 58,574 miles

abs lamp staying on bit longer

Pass 25 Aug 2006 57,661 miles

all brake hoses ferrulles corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2005 53,633 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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N106 DVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N106 DVR, 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 N106 DVR registered?

N106 DVR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 January 1996.

Is N106 DVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N106 DVR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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