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N214 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,566 mi
Last recorded131,566 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN214 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,566 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 118,774 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 118,774 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 106,167 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 93,026 miles

diff oil leak

nsr tyre clsoe to limit

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,690 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,090 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 65,444 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 46,541 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 34,149 miles

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low

Fail 10 Jan 2008 34,129 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread worn very low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 31,511 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 28,129 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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N214 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N214 WVV, 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 N214 WVV registered?

N214 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 March 1996.

Is N214 WVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N214 WVV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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