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N118 GWU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,997 mi
Last recorded86,997 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 86,997 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2013 79,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 79,336 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,911 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 73,905 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 70,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front brake slightly binding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 69,879 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 69,166 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 68,383 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 66,977 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,165 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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N118 GWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 N118 GWU, 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 N118 GWU registered?

N118 GWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

Is N118 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 GWU 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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