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N306 DWE

1996 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,598 mi
Last recorded69,598 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,598 miles

Rear Wheels are now 15" as fitted to front of vehicle. Covers fitted, covers fitted to all wheels preventing view of any wheel fixings. Benefit of doubt given that all are fitted behind covers.

Vehicle has underside undersealed in various locations.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 69,581 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Axel 2 has temporary fit wheels lablled as temporary use up to 12.00 miles use only. Unknown as to when these were fitted, no listing from DVSA regarding the use of temporary wheel found.

Steel 15" pressed wheels fitted to front Alloy 16" wheels on rear

Vehicle has underside undersealed in various locations.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,698 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Mar 2017 57,525 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 56,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 53,935 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 52,565 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 50,849 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 49,995 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,967 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

front brake discs

Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,576 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front brake very slightly biniding

Pass 20 Feb 2009 47,070 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 47,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 46,380 miles

plastic covers under wheel archers

Pass 22 Jan 2007 45,733 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 40,943 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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N306 DWE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N306 DWE, 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 N306 DWE registered?

N306 DWE is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N306 DWE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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