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N331 BAJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,168 mi
Last recorded145,168 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN331 BAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 145,168 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 123,343 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 109,076 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 106,302 miles

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

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

all new brake pipes are clipped with cable ties but are secure.

n/s/f door mirror glass now has slight damage

o/s/r flexible hose clip is missing and clipped with cable ties but is secure

o/s/r lamp unit has slighjt accident damage

vehicle has engine noise

Fail 3 Oct 2009 106,298 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r lamp unit has slighjt accident damage

vehicle has engine noise

Pass 9 May 2009 105,369 miles

o/s/r wheel noisey (not bearing noise)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 105,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 104,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 104,374 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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N331 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc 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 N331 BAJ, 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 N331 BAJ registered?

N331 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 April 1996.

Is N331 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N331 BAJ 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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