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N175 FCA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,595 mi
Last recorded79,595 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 FCA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 79,595 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 77,742 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,716 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,513 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 72,777 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 70,767 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 70,746 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded innerwing (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 687,606 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 65,052 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,432 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 60,359 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,473 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 57,087 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 55,269 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 53,463 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,140 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,727 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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N175 FCA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 N175 FCA, 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 N175 FCA registered?

N175 FCA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N175 FCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N175 FCA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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