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N115 WGM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,828 mi
Last recorded125,828 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN115 WGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 125,828 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 125,803 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.2.6)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,308 miles

BOOT FULL, CORROSION AROUND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS, OIL LEAKS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 123,123 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

BOOT FULL, CORROSION AROUND REAR SUBFRAME MOUNTS, OIL LEAKS

Pass 4 Sep 2014 120,927 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 119,143 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,710 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 110,320 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 110,320 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,083 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 108,083 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 101,926 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 100,934 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 95,134 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Apr 2006 87,480 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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N115 WGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N115 WGM, 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 N115 WGM registered?

N115 WGM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N115 WGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N115 WGM shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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