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N250 ARB

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,207 mi
Last recorded135,207 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 ARB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2015 135,207 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyre bald edges

nearside rear sidelight not working

Pass 28 Apr 2014 129,666 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 129,654 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 124,210 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,656 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 112,440 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 106,919 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2009 100,094 miles

see chec klist 15825

Pass 17 Aug 2007 93,787 miles

c/l 510653

Fail 15 Aug 2007 93,752 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

c/l 510653

Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,907 miles

c/l 469041

Pass 15 Aug 2005 71,457 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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N250 ARB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N250 ARB, 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 N250 ARB registered?

N250 ARB is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N250 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N250 ARB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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