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N270 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,289 mi
Last recorded77,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN270 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 77,289 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 77,088 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 77,064 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 77,064 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 76,902 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 76,902 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 76,591 miles

Nearside Rear Door difficult to open

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 75,383 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 74,146 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 74,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 73,027 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 71,928 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 71,928 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 71,241 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 70,434 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 69,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,509 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 66,291 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 64,375 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 62,457 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,144 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 55,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 51,813 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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N270 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 N270 UVV, 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 N270 UVV registered?

N270 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N270 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N270 UVV shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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