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N174 MGH

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,027 mi
Last recorded86,027 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN174 MGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 86,027 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r indicators white

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear diff slight leak

Pass 19 May 2011 75,785 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 76,759 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 72,008 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 72,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 68,994 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 68,980 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 66,503 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 63,520 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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N174 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N174 MGH, 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 N174 MGH registered?

N174 MGH is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N174 MGH safe to buy?

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