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N217 ARD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,835 mi
Last recorded114,835 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 114,835 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 114,835 miles

Emissions not tested Due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2018 114,831 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2017 114,822 miles

both rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Pass 26 Feb 2016 114,795 miles

rear tyres cracking in sidewall

Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

front exhaust has slight leak of gases

o.s.r tyre worn low in tread and cracking

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,782 miles

front exhaust has slight leak of gases

o.s.r tyre worn low in tread and cracking

Pass 8 Nov 2013 113,415 miles

both front tyres worn low and cracking on outer edge

o.s.r tyre worn edgy

rear brake pads worn very close too legal limit

Pass 15 Nov 2012 111,591 miles

front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Nov 2011 108,855 miles

all 4 tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 22 Nov 2010 108,190 miles

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

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

both front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Oct 2009 107,267 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 105,453 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 102,943 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 98,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear diff oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2006 98,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear diff oil leak

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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N217 ARD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N217 ARD, 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 N217 ARD registered?

N217 ARD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 1996.

Is N217 ARD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N217 ARD shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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