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N175 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,199 mi
Last recorded55,199 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN175 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2019 55,199 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 54,927 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 54,595 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 53,779 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 51,934 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 50,601 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 48,427 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 47,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 45,835 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 44,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 41,224 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 40,410 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 38,605 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,792 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 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

N175 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N175 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N175 WVV shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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