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N194 SPJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,834 mi
Last recorded125,834 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN194 SPJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 125,834 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 26 Nov 2015 112,227 miles

Adv nearside side repeater lense missing function ok

Adv slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Adv slight corrosion on floor pan ,chassis ,front and rear suspension components

Adv slight play in nearside front steering arm

Fail 26 Nov 2015 112,227 miles

Adv nearside side repeater lense missing function ok

Adv slight corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Adv slight corrosion on floor pan ,chassis ,front and rear suspension components

Adv slight play in nearside front steering arm

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 107,235 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 104,966 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

there is a engine coolant leak around the gearbox area

Pass 7 Jan 2013 101,420 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,709 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,819 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,973 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 85,954 miles

slight leak on steering damper.

Pass 14 Jan 2008 82,234 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 77,742 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 73,286 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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N194 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 N194 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 N194 SPJ registered?

N194 SPJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N194 SPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N194 SPJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N194 SPJ have outstanding finance?

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