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N224 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,917 mi
Last recorded127,917 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN224 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 127,917 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 127,908 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 124,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 118,413 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge n/s and o/s.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 118,413 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge n/s and o/s.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 112,518 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 112,518 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 105,918 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 98,660 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 92,753 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 134,367 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 134,318 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N224 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 N224 WVV registered?

N224 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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