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N310 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,159 mi
Last recorded134,159 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN310 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 134,159 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 128,268 miles

Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inside edge and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen damaged (8.3.1d)

general body and underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2016 120,305 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to 2mm

Oil leak ()

underbody corrosion

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,925 miles

Centre FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AND STARTING TO DELAMINATE

FRONT SCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVER VIEW

Fail 26 Nov 2015 110,925 miles

Centre FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED AND STARTING TO DELAMINATE

FRONT SCREEN CRACKED BUT NOT IN DRIVER VIEW

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 99,917 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,212 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 97,533 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 95,631 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 95,631 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 908,840 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 May 2010 90,835 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2009 87,826 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 May 2008 84,302 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2007 80,760 miles

play in steering box when wheels are in the lock to lock position

Pass 31 May 2006 76,285 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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N310 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N310 WVV, 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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N310 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 May 1996.

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