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N342 STG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,470 mi
Last recorded107,470 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 STG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 12 May 2011 107,470 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

knock to steering

Pass 20 May 2010 101,929 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 May 2009 99,864 miles

slight corrosion on offside and nearside front coil springs

slight corrosion on offside inner and outer sill

slight opil leak on rear diff

Pass 15 May 2008 95,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

slight leak on Rear diff seals

Pass 25 May 2007 92,289 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 85,508 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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N342 STG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N342 STG, 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 STG registered?

N342 STG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 1996.

Is N342 STG safe to buy?

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