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N159 WRX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,809 mi
Last recorded106,809 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 WRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 106,809 miles

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight surface corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool

some bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2010 138,556 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 126,845 miles

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

steering arm has slight play

Fail 10 Aug 2009 126,666 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

steering arm has slight play

Pass 4 Sep 2008 113,271 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 109,471 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 105,725 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise exhaust rattle

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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N159 WRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N159 WRX, 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 N159 WRX registered?

N159 WRX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 February 1996.

Is N159 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N159 WRX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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