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N299 CYD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,630 mi
Last recorded84,630 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2022 84,630 miles

rear coil springs corroded

small oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,429 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

slight pay in the steering joints

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

Fail 25 Mar 2021 82,429 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

slight oil leak

slight pay in the steering joints

slight perishing to the fuel cap rubber

Pass 17 Mar 2020 81,516 miles

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

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

perishing to the fuel cap rubber

Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,312 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 78,016 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 78,016 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 77,160 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 77,160 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 74,012 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,828 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 3 May 2013 54,975 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 47,550 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 47,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 42,290 miles

N/S/F O/S/F TRYES WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

O/S/R N/S/R TYRES DRY AND CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,782 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 39,331 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 38,137 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,210 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,296 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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N299 CYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 N299 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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N299 CYD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 1996.

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