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N294 CYD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,967 mi
Last recorded78,967 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN294 CYD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 78,967 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,341 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 74,371 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 74,371 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

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

front and rear coil springs corroded

front flexible brake hoses perished

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight rumble from rear diff

Pass 27 Mar 2008 71,339 miles

both rear flexible brake pipes perished

front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

nearside front flexible brake hose perished

nearside rear door doesnt open from outside

offside rear outer side light inop

reaar outer cv gaitor heavilly cracked

rear number plate deteriorated

rear tyres worn low

slight play in nearside front wheel

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 14 Mar 2007 65,882 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 65,882 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED BOTTEM EDGE

unale to open NSR door from out side

Fail 8 Mar 2007 65,853 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r door will not open from outside

Pass 10 Mar 2006 61,832 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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N294 CYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N294 CYD, 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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How do I check the history of N294 CYD?

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What year was N294 CYD registered?

N294 CYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N294 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N294 CYD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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