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N140 SNV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,965 mi
Last recorded147,965 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN140 SNV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 147,965 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 147,831 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 12" bottom suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Engine burning oil . Damaging CAT

Front tyres wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded.

rear axle diff seal leaking.

Pass 20 Jul 2016 144,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 144,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 140,202 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 140,172 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 135,081 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

osr tyre cracked

Fail 18 Jul 2014 135,026 miles

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

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Coolant leak

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

osr tyre cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2013 130,697 miles

Oil leak

windscreen is starting to de-laminate round edges but not obstructing any view

Pass 17 Jul 2012 125,266 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2011 120,090 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,038 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2009 106,037 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 98,753 miles

bad oil leak from engine and rear diff

Fail 22 Jul 2008 98,753 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

bad oil leak from engine and rear diff

Pass 17 Jul 2007 91,407 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2006 83,906 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 SNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 N140 SNV, 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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N140 SNV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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