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N301 WRD

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,194 mi
Last recorded64,194 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN301 WRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 64,194 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2016 64,104 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorating

Movement in both front steering joints/locks

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

Offside Front Indicator lens missing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 63,815 miles

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

exhaust downpipe heatshield loose/rusty

rear exhaust rubbers split/perished

rear number plate deteriorated

slight movement in steering column

Fail 27 Jan 2015 63,815 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

exhaust downpipe heatshield loose/rusty

rear exhaust rubbers split/perished

rear number plate deteriorated

slight movement in steering column

Pass 11 Feb 2014 63,442 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs are corroded

all wheels are corroded

both front washers are partaily blocked

both wing repeters are deteriorated and faded

corrosion to off/side/front inner wing next to suspension turret

off/side/rear indicator is faded

rear number plate is faded

scratches to windscreen

slight play in near/side steering linkage ball joint

Fail 11 Feb 2014 63,442 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all brake discs are corroded

all wheels are corroded

both front washers are partaily blocked

both wing repeters are deteriorated and faded

corrosion to off/side/front inner wing next to suspension turret

front wiper has poor efficiency

off/side/rear indicator is faded

rear number plate is faded

scratches to windscreen

slight play in near/side steering linkage ball joint

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade

both rear tyres perished/cracked

front exhaust downpipe heatshields broken/loose

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

n/s/f headlight wiper arm not parked correctly

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f tyre perished/cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight dampness on rear differential

slight movment in steering column

steering box slightly damp

wiper stalk intermitent

Fail 1 Feb 2013 63,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front indicator bulbs starting to fade

both rear tyres perished/cracked

front exhaust downpipe heatshields broken/loose

fuel cap seal slightly deteriated

n/s/f headlight wiper arm not parked correctly

n/s/f washer jet partially blocked

o/s/f tyre perished/cracked

rear number plate slightly deteriated

slight dampness on rear differential

slight movment in steering column

steering box slightly damp

wiper stalk intermitent

Pass 18 Jan 2012 61,625 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

both front brake discs corroded and worn

wipers poor

Pass 31 Jan 2011 61,164 miles

Corrosion and pitting to rear brake disc's

Nearside door mirror starting to deteriorate

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight pitting to front brake disc's

Pass 22 Jan 2010 60,112 miles

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear brake discs corroded

movement in steering idler arm

Pass 26 Jan 2009 58,690 miles

Corrosion to rear brake disc's just within MOT limits

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Slight seepage from power steering box

Pass 21 Jan 2008 56,886 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 55,538 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre,s perished

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,077 miles

front No plate faded

rad fan cowling broken

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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N301 WRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 N301 WRD, 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 N301 WRD registered?

N301 WRD is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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