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N134 DDT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,621 mi
Last recorded185,621 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN134 DDT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 185,621 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 185,618 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 163,824 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 163,816 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 121,238 miles

crack in drivers door mirror glass

Pass 1 Feb 2007 106,013 miles

offside mirror cracked but not obscuring view

Fail 1 Feb 2007 105,990 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

drivers door mirror cracked

stonechip centre front screen

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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N134 DDT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N134 DDT, 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 N134 DDT registered?

N134 DDT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N134 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N134 DDT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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