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N192 NBW

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,186 mi
Last recorded118,186 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN192 NBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 118,186 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 113,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,425 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 103,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 97,492 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 97,492 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 90,929 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 90,848 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2005 84,360 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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N192 NBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N192 NBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N192 NBW?

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What year was N192 NBW registered?

N192 NBW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 May 1996.

Is N192 NBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N192 NBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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