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N187 SPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,635 mi
Last recorded122,635 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN187 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 122,635 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,720 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 105,607 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 98,982 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 96,600 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 95,618 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 93,520 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 91,041 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 86,998 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 86,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,897 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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N187 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 N187 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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How do I check the history of N187 SPJ?

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What year was N187 SPJ registered?

N187 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N187 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N187 SPJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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