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N2 SSP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,433 mi
Last recorded92,433 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 SSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2013 92,433 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 89,858 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 89,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 87,059 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Jun 2011 87,056 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 84,717 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2008 80,416 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 77,606 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 72,766 miles

1,Excessive oil leaking at rear differential.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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 SSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SSP, 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 SSP registered?

N2 SSP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N2 SSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N2 SSP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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