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N343 GNG

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

80,731 mi
Last recorded80,731 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN343 GNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 80,731 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 78,364 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 74,715 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 74,679 miles

Oil leak From rear diff

Pass 27 Sep 2018 74,042 miles

Oil leak From rear diff

Pass 18 Sep 2017 73,707 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak From rear diff ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 72,685 miles

slight play in n/s front lower swival

Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,090 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 16 May 2014 66,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2013 65,905 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 65,399 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 64,772 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 64,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 64,013 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 63,216 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 62,467 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 60,831 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,117 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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N343 GNG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 N343 GNG, 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 N343 GNG registered?

N343 GNG is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N343 GNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N343 GNG shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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