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N126 MAH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,800 mi
Last recorded166,800 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN126 MAH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2007 166,800 miles

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

front propshafy coupling slightly cracked

handbrake exc-travel

Fail 22 Sep 2007 165,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 154,375 miles

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

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

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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N126 MAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N126 MAH, 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 N126 MAH registered?

N126 MAH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N126 MAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N126 MAH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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