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N114 EKR

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

214,795 mi
Last recorded214,795 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN114 EKR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 214,795 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2014 214,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 20 May 2013 206,134 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 206,124 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 194,050 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 194,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 183,630 miles

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

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)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 183,630 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2009 170,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 170,667 miles

Nearside Outer Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 159,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 159,028 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 146,226 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 146,226 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 136,280 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 136,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front propshaft coupling worn.

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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N114 EKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N114 EKR, 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 N114 EKR registered?

N114 EKR is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 1996.

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