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N118 SGX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,801 mi
Last recorded102,801 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN118 SGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 102,801 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 99,570 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 95,546 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 91,372 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 85,953 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 85,953 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 81,315 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 77,631 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 SGX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SGX, 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 SGX registered?

N118 SGX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N118 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N118 SGX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N118 SGX have outstanding finance?

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