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N13 NMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

170,594 mi
Last recorded170,594 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 NMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 170,594 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 169,606 miles

under body rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2014 169,606 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

under body rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2013 164,903 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)

all four tyres look low on pressure

o/s rear wheelarch showing signs of corrosion

oil leak on diff pinion seal

Pass 18 Sep 2012 152,591 miles

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

o/s rear wheelarch showing signs of corrosion

slight oil leak on diff pinion seal

Pass 31 Aug 2011 142,225 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 136,013 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 127,915 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,773 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 121,786 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 117,757 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 117,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 114,143 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)

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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N13 NMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 N13 NMT, 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 N13 NMT registered?

N13 NMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is N13 NMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N13 NMT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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