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N201 ANA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

217,315 mi
Last recorded217,315 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 ANA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 217,315 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 214,683 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 210,456 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 205,377 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2012 205,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2011 201,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 52,255 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 46,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 40,975 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 37,443 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 32,676 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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N201 ANA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 N201 ANA, 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 N201 ANA registered?

N201 ANA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N201 ANA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N201 ANA 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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