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N284 UVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,340 mi
Last recorded141,340 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN284 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 141,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 136,722 miles

both rear brake pipes corroded

play in offside front lower ball joint

Pass 21 May 2010 134,446 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

surfce corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 17 May 2010 134,368 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

surfce corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2009 128,815 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 123,432 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 117,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 113,634 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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N284 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 N284 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 N284 UVV registered?

N284 UVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N284 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N284 UVV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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