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N146 RCD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,727 mi
Last recorded138,727 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN146 RCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2017 138,727 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,338 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 116,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged NS + OS (3.6.B.4d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 112,952 miles

Driveshaft gaitors perished but preventing the ingress of dirt

Front tyres developing bald shoulders

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear springs corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 108,873 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 105,292 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 99,685 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 94,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 93,704 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 92,010 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 90,000 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 88,770 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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N146 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N146 RCD, 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 N146 RCD registered?

N146 RCD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N146 RCD safe to buy?

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