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N205 ANA

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

180,787 mi
Last recorded180,787 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN205 ANA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 180,787 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Surface corrosion to front and rear floor/chassis and subframes, front and rear suspension components. fuel pipes and brake pipes.

n/s/r tyre wearing thin.

Pass 9 May 2011 176,423 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion to o/s front shock absorber top mounting area.

Fail 4 May 2011 176,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Surface corrosion to o/s front shock absorber top mounting area.

Pass 14 Jan 2010 154,137 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 154,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 132,569 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

slight play in driverside front wheel

Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,365 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 113,365 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

steering damper weak

windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jan 2007 96,661 miles

Fuel pipe to tank rusty.

O/s outer side bulb inop.

Rear tyres low.

Slight play in drag link, o/s.

Stone chips in screen.

Fail 29 Jan 2007 96,661 miles

Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Fuel pipe to tank rusty.

O/s outer side bulb inop.

Rear tyres low.

Slight play in drag link, o/s.

Stone chips in screen.

Pass 28 Jan 2006 81,935 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 81,935 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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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N205 ANA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N205 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 N205 ANA registered?

N205 ANA is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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