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N345 BAJ

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,250 mi
Last recorded66,250 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN345 BAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 8 Jun 2011 66,250 miles

body damage.

corrsion suspension units.

heavy corrsion to coil springs.

slight end-float front hubs.

slight wear suspension bushes.

surface rust to brake pipes.

Pass 21 May 2010 53,882 miles

surface rust to brake pipes

all coil springs poor condition

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to rear brake discs

n/s/f tyre 2mm

Pass 28 May 2009 48,979 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s rear tyre tread slight deterioration

Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,230 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 42,934 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 38,991 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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N345 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,799cc 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 N345 BAJ, 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 N345 BAJ registered?

N345 BAJ is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 1996.

Is N345 BAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N345 BAJ shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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