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N224 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,275 mi
Last recorded129,275 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 129,275 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 129,272 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroding (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 127,492 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Fail 27 Nov 2017 127,491 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

surface corrosion on various metal brake pipes

Pass 6 Dec 2016 126,609 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,632 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Fail 16 Dec 2015 125,632 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak

rear diff oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 124,392 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 124,392 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 123,061 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 121,222 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine

Fail 22 Nov 2012 121,222 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak engine

Pass 1 Dec 2011 119,438 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 119,438 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 117,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 115,335 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movment in offside rear wheel,

Fail 25 Nov 2008 113,210 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 113,210 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 125,472 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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N224 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N224 UVV, 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 N224 UVV registered?

N224 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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