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N299 CMG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

41,523 mi
Last recorded41,523 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN299 CMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 41,523 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 41,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 34,267 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 28,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 27,158 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 27,158 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed all four tyres have perished aged cracks and cords exposed to side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 26,684 miles

All 4 tyres have age cracks

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 25,366 miles

all four tyres have age cracks

Pass 1 Mar 2013 24,529 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 23,834 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 23,834 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,261 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 22,668 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

advise front and rear number plates condition.

Pass 23 Feb 2009 22,018 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 21,385 miles

advise condition of rear number plate.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 20,424 miles

advise condition of rear number plate.

Fail 21 Feb 2007 20,424 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise condition of rear number plate.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 19,021 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 19,021 miles

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

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

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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N299 CMG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N299 CMG, 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 N299 CMG registered?

N299 CMG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N299 CMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N299 CMG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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