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N342 LGT

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,926 mi
Last recorded137,926 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 LGT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 137,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 134,917 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 7 May 2011 134,835 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S/R & O/S/R BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORROSION

Fail 1 May 2010 130,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2010 130,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2009 127,547 miles

fuel cap seal slightly perished

n/s/r brake pipe rusty to brake hose ferral

Pass 16 Apr 2008 123,335 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 120,605 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 104,399 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 104,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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N342 LGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N342 LGT, 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 N342 LGT registered?

N342 LGT is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N342 LGT safe to buy?

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