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N344 XJM

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,948 mi
Last recorded75,948 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN344 XJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 75,948 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 75,948 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,947 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 75,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2007 75,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 68,992 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 68,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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N344 XJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N344 XJM, 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 N344 XJM registered?

N344 XJM is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N344 XJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N344 XJM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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