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N322 CMT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,828 mi
Last recorded89,828 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN322 CMT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 89,828 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 88,628 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 87,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyre to be change soon

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,729 miles

both rear tyre to be change soon

Pass 19 Mar 2009 87,080 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 84,690 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 84,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 81,536 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 77,998 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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N322 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N322 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 N322 CMT registered?

N322 CMT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N322 CMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N322 CMT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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