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N275 CHC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,153 mi
Last recorded146,153 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 CHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2013 146,153 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 137,855 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 137,855 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 122,009 miles

all rear suspension arm bushes in poor condition.

near side rear tyre worn to limit.

Pass 23 Jul 2009 117,182 miles

o/s & n/a front metal brake pipes corroded.

slight leak on n/s front shock absorber.

slight play in n/s front suspension lower swivel.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 112,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 107,358 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 104,645 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 100,764 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 100,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N275 CHC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N275 CHC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N275 CHC?

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What year was N275 CHC registered?

N275 CHC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 1996.

Is N275 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N275 CHC shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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