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N2 RDL

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3606cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,814 mi
Last recorded156,814 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 RDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,606cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 20 Dec 2024 156,814 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 154,228 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 151,995 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 149,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front/rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 147,768 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 146,324 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 143,014 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 139,029 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,669 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 131,171 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 128,320 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2013 125,038 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 121,301 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 116,800 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 112,605 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 108,468 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 104,348 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 99,595 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 95,110 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 89,822 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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N2 RDL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,606cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N2 RDL, 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 N2 RDL registered?

N2 RDL is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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