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N111 VEE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,477 mi
Last recorded71,477 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN111 VEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 21 Apr 2026 71,477 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 69,619 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 67,777 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 67,255 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 66,551 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 65,614 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn arm to hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all tyres cracking across tread area

diff seal weeping

exhaust front bracket corroded

rear brakes require service or adjustment

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel bolts/nuts

Pass 27 Apr 2020 65,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 62,813 miles

diff seal weeping

fuel cap seal slight cracking

wheel trims fitted unable to check some components

Pass 1 May 2018 59,996 miles

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

rear diff pinion seal weeping

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 26 Apr 2017 58,335 miles

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts/bolts

Pass 25 Apr 2016 56,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel filler cap seal starting to crack

rear diff seal leaking

wheel trims fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2015 54,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

front tyres cracking in tread

rear diff pinion seal leaking

wheel caps fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and n/s/r tyres are cracked in the treads

prop shaft flange oil seal leaking

wheel trims fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,656 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front and rear tyres cracking in the tread area

front number plate cracked

wheel trims fitted unable to check wheel nuts

Pass 23 Apr 2012 42,576 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 38,418 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 33,638 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)

front registration plate damaged

o/s/f,n/s/r,o/s/r tyres age cracked in side walls

Pass 6 Mar 2009 27,093 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 21,706 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 14,760 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 13,712 miles

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

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

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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N111 VEE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N111 VEE, 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 N111 VEE registered?

N111 VEE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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