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N182 PEC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,753 mi
Last recorded138,753 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN182 PEC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Sep 2012 138,753 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 137,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake pipes heavily greased

both rear inner sill/chassis showing signs of corrosion

fuel pipe at fuel tank corroded

o/s front shocker casing slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 135,246 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 134,958 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 134,622 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipe rusting at the fuel tank

Pass 31 Aug 2007 134,170 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 131,542 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,250 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inside edge †play in n/s/f steering idler bush

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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N182 PEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N182 PEC, 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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N182 PEC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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