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N108 DWA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

80,199 mi
Last recorded80,199 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN108 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 80,199 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 79,904 miles

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 79,600 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 79,067 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

airbag lamp displayed

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,391 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

srs lamp displayed

Pass 9 Mar 2011 74,319 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 74,319 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

airbag lamp displayed

Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,653 miles

fuel pipe corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2009 68,914 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 68,914 miles

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

bonnet catch faulty

fuel feed pipe corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2008 65,585 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,268 miles

fuel pipes corroding

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,825 miles

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

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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N108 DWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N108 DWA, 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 N108 DWA registered?

N108 DWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N108 DWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N108 DWA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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