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N129 GWU

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,857 mi
Last recorded118,857 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN129 GWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2024 118,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 118,810 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 118,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 118,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,250 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 118,250 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 118,250 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst during test DANGEROUS aborted (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 117,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,069 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust joint clamp missing but not leaking or insecure.

Pass 7 Jul 2011 105,169 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 105,161 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 102,347 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear and nearside front tyres split on outer side wall

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,010 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 92,097 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 85,434 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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N129 GWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 N129 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 N129 GWU registered?

N129 GWU is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 1996.

Is N129 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N129 GWU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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