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N265 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,435 mi
Last recorded131,435 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2013 131,435 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

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

oil leaks at diff and engine

radiator crossmember corroded to excess

radiator leaking

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 13 Mar 2012 129,970 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front wing corroded

slight corrosion at rear fuel pipes

tickover was erratic but ok at time of test

Fail 13 Mar 2012 129,970 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front wing corroded

slight corrosion at rear fuel pipes

tickover was erratic but ok at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2011 127,757 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2011 127,757 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 120,677 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

diff oil leak

n/side steering idler worn

water leak engine

Fail 2 Mar 2010 120,677 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

diff oil leak

n/side steering idler worn

water leak engine

Pass 9 Mar 2009 117,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

diff leaking

Fail 9 Mar 2009 117,967 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

diff leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2008 114,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 110,549 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 110,392 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 106,668 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 106,668 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N265 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N265 WVV, 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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N265 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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