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N230 RDG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

209,305 mi
Last recorded209,305 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 RDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 209,305 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 189,550 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 112,640 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 110,995 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 110,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 108,671 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 106,230 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 102,900 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 102,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 99,549 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 95,153 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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N230 RDG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,295cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N230 RDG, 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 N230 RDG registered?

N230 RDG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N230 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N230 RDG shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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