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N209 MGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,698 mi
Last recorded141,698 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN209 MGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 141,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 133,358 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 brake hoses perishing

all 4 tyres perishing

engine gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

exhaust heat shield loose

noise from front of engine

Fail 23 Jun 2014 133,358 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all 4 brake hoses perishing

all 4 tyres perishing

engine gearbox and rear diff oil leaks

exhaust heat shield loose

noise from front of engine

Pass 1 Jul 2013 125,339 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 118,771 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 112,220 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 102,758 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,504 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,505 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 81,735 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 71,141 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 71,141 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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N209 MGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N209 MGT, 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 N209 MGT registered?

N209 MGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 1996.

Is N209 MGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N209 MGT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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