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N157 NGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

101,824 mi
Last recorded101,824 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN157 NGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,824 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both inner steering rack ends

Pass 24 Oct 2017 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 89,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 81,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,626 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,441 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 78,170 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 75,136 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2011 75,134 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 72,424 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,052 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 68,726 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 66,521 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 63,264 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 63,264 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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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N157 NGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 N157 NGT, 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 N157 NGT registered?

N157 NGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N157 NGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N157 NGT shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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