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N254 UTT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

218,626 mi
Last recorded218,626 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN254 UTT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 218,626 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak from the rear differential

Possible PAS fluid leak

Fail 27 Jun 2011 218,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak from the rear differential

Possible PAS fluid leak

Pass 24 Jun 2010 205,331 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 205,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 189,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 164,905 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 146,616 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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N254 UTT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N254 UTT, 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 N254 UTT registered?

N254 UTT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 1996.

Is N254 UTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N254 UTT shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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