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N227 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,484 mi
Last recorded165,484 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN227 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 165,484 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 163,135 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 159,681 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 156,529 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 156,529 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 151,662 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 148,112 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 144,971 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 139,792 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012
Fail 6 Jul 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,293 miles

Rear bumper insecure

rear bumper damage sharp edge

Fail 7 Jul 2010 124,224 miles

3 nails in offside rear tyre

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant leek on radiator

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2010 124,224 miles

3 nails in offside rear tyre

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

coolant leek on radiator

two nails in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2009 117,959 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 117,958 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2008 107,280 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 100,967 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 100,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 93,401 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 93,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 83,233 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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N227 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 N227 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 N227 UVV registered?

N227 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N227 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N227 UVV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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