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N183 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,662 mi
Last recorded66,662 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN183 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 66,662 miles

Idle speed hunting excessively

Nearside rear tyre worn to the legal limit - 195/65R15

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 65,212 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 May 2017 65,202 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high rev's up and down (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 62,698 miles

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

both front tyres perishing on sidewalls

offside rear tyre perishing on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2013 61,283 miles

Advise both rear brake pipes are corroded

Advise coolant leak

Advise engine oil leak

Advise rear differential is leaking oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 59,234 miles

small cracks in o/s/r n/s/f tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 23 Jul 2011 57,822 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 54,936 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,745 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 51,527 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 49,015 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 47,189 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 44,954 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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N183 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 N183 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 N183 WVV registered?

N183 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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