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N179 SPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,720 mi
Last recorded150,720 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN179 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 150,720 miles

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

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

front anti roll bar outer bushes worn and have slight movement

front offside metal brake pipe corroded

slight front brake imbalance 15% and noisey on application

Pass 26 Aug 2011 149,648 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 149,648 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front and both rear shockers corroded

engine and gearbox oil leaks

front cross member holed and corroded at radiator base

front offside metal brake pipe corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroded from flexi to front

Pass 28 Aug 2010 149,073 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 28 Aug 2009 147,898 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 143,252 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 139,593 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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N179 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc 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 N179 SPJ, 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 N179 SPJ registered?

N179 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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