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N290 VPM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,587 mi
Last recorded108,587 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN290 VPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2018 108,587 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cracked (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 105,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside front outer brake pad wearing more than offside)(ADVANCED

Fail 4 Oct 2017 105,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both)(ADVANCED (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion in general to exhaust system

nearside front outer brake pad wearing more than offside)(ADVANCED

Pass 31 Jan 2017 102,078 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust and front mounting broken

n/s handbrake reading low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 102,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to exhaust and front mounting broken

n/s handbrake reading low

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,535 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 96,894 miles

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation

Wiper slow to opperate

Fail 27 Jan 2015 96,894 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation

Wiper slow to opperate

Pass 28 Jan 2014 94,584 miles

Rear service brake efficiency very low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 9 Jan 2013 90,957 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,796 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,409 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 84,199 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 81,044 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 78,284 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 73,712 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 67,424 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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N290 VPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N290 VPM, 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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N290 VPM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 February 1996.

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