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N10 ODR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

159,071 mi
Last recorded159,071 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN10 ODR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2013 159,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

nearside washer jet not working correctly

offside front door check strap missing

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Mar 2012 149,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 5 Mar 2012 149,241 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2011 147,328 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 141,581 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 119,065 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,672 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 108,671 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 106,355 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 102,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 98,493 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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N10 ODR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N10 ODR, 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 N10 ODR registered?

N10 ODR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N10 ODR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N10 ODR shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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