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N324 DJC

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2155cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

68,069 mi
Last recorded68,069 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN324 DJC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,155cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2015 68,069 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 67,969 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,252 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2014 63,201 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,924 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 56,239 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2011 51,201 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 45,975 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 45,746 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 45,437 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 41,578 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 41,578 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N324 DJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,155cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N324 DJC, 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 N324 DJC registered?

N324 DJC is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N324 DJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N324 DJC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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