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N199 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,673 mi
Last recorded46,673 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN199 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Jun 2008 46,673 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,762 miles

engine oil on undertrays poss leak

parking brake req's adjustment

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,097 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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N199 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 N199 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 N199 WVV registered?

N199 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 April 1996.

Is N199 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N199 WVV shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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