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N302 BMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,221 mi
Last recorded75,221 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN302 BMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 75,221 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 75,221 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 74,368 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 71,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 69,117 miles

front prop doughnut split.

Fail 23 Apr 2008 69,117 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

front prop doughnut split.

Pass 18 Apr 2007 64,673 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting. †rear brake discs lipped.

Pass 25 Apr 2006 61,512 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 61,512 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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N302 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N302 BMT, 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 N302 BMT registered?

N302 BMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 January 1996.

Is N302 BMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N302 BMT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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