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N140 LTC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,645 mi
Last recorded156,645 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 LTC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 156,645 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 153,518 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 30 Jun 2010 153,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Jan 2009 146,018 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2007 140,627 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 139,153 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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N140 LTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N140 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N140 LTC registered?

N140 LTC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1996.

Is N140 LTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N140 LTC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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