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N202 FOO

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,761 mi
Last recorded152,761 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN202 FOO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 152,761 miles

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s rear handbrake efficiency slightly down

Pass 10 Oct 2008 143,653 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 131,921 miles

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

offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall

Pass 3 Nov 2006 116,508 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 116,506 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N202 FOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N202 FOO, 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 N202 FOO registered?

N202 FOO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N202 FOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N202 FOO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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