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N262 VPG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,181 mi
Last recorded110,181 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN262 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 110,181 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,802 miles

front number plate deterioated

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2011 104,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deterioated

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

slight oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2010 99,219 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,700 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 85,851 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,486 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 66,400 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2005 60,881 miles

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

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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N262 VPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N262 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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What year was N262 VPG registered?

N262 VPG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 1996.

Is N262 VPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N262 VPG shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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