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N121 CBL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,772 mi
Last recorded153,772 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 CBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Feb 2011 153,772 miles

N/S/F jacking bung missing

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear tyres 3 mm in centre

Pass 6 Feb 2010 149,546 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 145,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 141,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 136,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Propshaft component defective

steering box idler arm slight play in ball joint †some movement noted in lower arm bushes under braking

Pass 27 Feb 2006 131,117 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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N121 CBL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N121 CBL, 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 N121 CBL registered?

N121 CBL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N121 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N121 CBL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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