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N208 LGC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,424 mi
Last recorded117,424 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 117,424 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear tyres near worn

Pass 27 Jun 2011 114,370 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 111,642 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 109,012 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 108,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 105,409 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 105,409 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 101,226 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 96,591 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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N208 LGC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N208 LGC, 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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How do I check the history of N208 LGC?

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What year was N208 LGC registered?

N208 LGC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 February 1996.

Is N208 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 LGC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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