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N12 AVH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,245 mi
Last recorded63,245 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 AVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 63,245 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 63,245 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 58,560 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,742 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 45,786 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2013 45,786 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 45,046 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,046 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,519 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 43,597 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,094 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,814 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 36,491 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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N12 AVH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N12 AVH, 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 N12 AVH registered?

N12 AVH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 February 1996.

Is N12 AVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N12 AVH shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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