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N149 DWA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,192 mi
Last recorded130,192 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 DWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 130,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 130,192 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 121,961 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 121,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2016 112,041 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 102,824 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 98,554 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 98,544 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 7 May 2014 98,369 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 95,291 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 95,265 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2012 92,125 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 88,319 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 85,541 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 80,361 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 75,619 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 71,295 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 65,204 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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N149 DWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 N149 DWA, 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 N149 DWA registered?

N149 DWA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 1996.

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