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N255 VPG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

135,019 mi
Last recorded135,019 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN255 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 135,019 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2018 135,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 127,754 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 127,754 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 116,031 miles

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

Under-trays fitted preventing full inspection of testable items

oil leak at rear axle

Pass 2 Jun 2015 109,422 miles

nearside rear tyre low

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2015 109,422 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre low

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2014 101,256 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 93,853 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 93,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 84,329 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 75,482 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 66,109 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,092 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 52,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 45,224 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,312 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 34,880 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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N255 VPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N255 VPG, 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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N255 VPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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