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N341 RAP

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,755 mi
Last recorded75,755 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 RAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,755 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 69,894 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 69,786 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2017 69,437 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 61,762 miles

Central Front wiper arm not all ways paking correctley

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front tyres 205/55/16 rear tyres225/55/16

Pass 22 Dec 2015 59,795 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine oil leak

Fail 20 May 2014 54,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 20 May 2014 54,688 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 55,321 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 74,786 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 47,887 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 44,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 41,349 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 36,624 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2007 34,404 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 32,247 miles

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

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

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

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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N341 RAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 N341 RAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N341 RAP registered?

N341 RAP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 1996.

Is N341 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N341 RAP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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