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N313 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

262,689 mi
Last recorded262,689 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN313 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 262,689 miles

Front no plate is in poor condition

Horn tone is poor

Rear body to subframe mounts are corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2017 262,673 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres are wearing low

Front no plate is in poor condition

Horn tone is poor

Rear body to subframe mounts are corroded

Rear brake pipes are corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 255,561 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

side and support sills corroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 249,268 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 30 Mar 2015 249,268 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust rear bracket broken

Pass 8 Apr 2014 247,550 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 239,092 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside registration lamp dull

rear exhaust hanger (marked yellow) detached - exhaust still well supported!

Pass 10 Apr 2012 224,834 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 209,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 198,557 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2009 186,848 miles

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 7 Apr 2008 177,237 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 166,013 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 155,842 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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N313 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 N313 CMT, 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 N313 CMT registered?

N313 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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