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N330 WVV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,710 mi
Last recorded94,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN330 WVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 94,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 94,709 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Oil leak

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 92,080 miles

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

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel pipe corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 24 Jul 2014 92,080 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel pipe corrded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Fail 17 Jul 2014 92,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

fuel cap seal deteriorating

fuel pipe corrded

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

oily residue bottom of engine

Pass 30 Apr 2013 85,915 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s n/s rear tyre s cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2012 84,790 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 83,453 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 81,286 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 78,831 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 76,695 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 75,069 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 73,068 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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N330 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol 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 N330 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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N330 WVV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for N330 WVV 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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