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N133 LTC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,795 mi
Last recorded156,795 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN133 LTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 156,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2011 156,717 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2010 140,281 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 125,583 miles

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

Diff leaking oil

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

High level brake lamp only 50% working

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 118,786 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 112,633 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil leak from diff

Fail 9 Jan 2008 112,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Slight oil leak from diff

Pass 6 Jan 2007 104,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 95,148 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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N133 LTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N133 LTC, 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 N133 LTC registered?

N133 LTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N133 LTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N133 LTC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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