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N208 MBX

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,075 mi
Last recorded107,075 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN208 MBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 107,075 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 99,888 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 94,192 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 86,780 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,822 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 70,175 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 60,832 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 53,725 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 53,637 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 41,207 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 31,846 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 MBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc 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 N208 MBX, 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 N208 MBX registered?

N208 MBX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N208 MBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N208 MBX 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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